Virginia State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 681 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 622 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 19 of 1 | In Petersburg |
| # 1071 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
89%
Enrollment
3,177
Average SAT
955
Average ACT
17
Aid receiving
92%
Undergraduates
5,124
Graduates
481
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Virginia State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Applicants | 11,775 | 4,033 | 7,733 |
| Admissions | 10,436 | 3,453 | 6,974 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,482 | 612 | 870 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 2% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 6% |
| â– Black or African American | 83% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Virginia State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Virginia State University majors
Virginia State University has granted 632 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 84 master's across 13 programs, and 19 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 71 | 2 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 56 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | 2 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 47 | - | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 45 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 16 | 17 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 | 2 | - |
| Computer Science | 24 | 7 | - |
| Agriculture, General | 25 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | - | - |
| Social Work | 20 | 3 | - |
| Sociology, General | 21 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 17 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | - | - |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 16 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 16 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 16 | - |
| Accounting | 15 | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 13 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 12 | - |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | 8 | - |
| History, General | 10 | - | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 7 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 5 | - |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | - | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | - | 3 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | - | - |
| Health & Medical Psychology | - | - | 2 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 2 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 632 | 84 | 19 |
Publications & Citations
Virginia State University has published 2,354 scientific papers with 43,978 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Political Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
1,250
/ 29,222
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,124
/ 16,515
|
| Environmental Science |
1,073
/ 22,362
|
| Engineering |
1,054
/ 19,034
|
| Chemistry |
998
/ 26,770
|
| Computer Science |
980
/ 19,928
|
| Physics |
868
/ 17,110
|
| Medicine |
738
/ 13,506
|
| Political Science |
637
/ 9,329
|
| Ecology |
616
/ 13,562
|
| Law |
593
/ 9,097
|
| Psychology |
585
/ 15,449
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
553
/ 12,307
|
| Biochemistry |
534
/ 17,181
|
| Business |
513
/ 10,447
|
| Geography and Cartography |
507
/ 8,050
|
| Mathematics |
506
/ 8,299
|
| Philosophy |
502
/ 8,481
|
| Sociology |
498
/ 8,790
|
| Genetics |
496
/ 14,034
|
| Organic chemistry |
475
/ 13,321
|
| Botany |
469
/ 11,893
|
| Geology |
452
/ 9,540
|
| Materials Science |
414
/ 9,189
|
| Agricultural Science |
393
/ 9,404
|
| History |
362
/ 5,271
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
339
/ 6,691
|
| Economics |
332
/ 5,069
|
| Paleontology |
315
/ 6,831
|
| Statistics |
311
/ 5,920
|
| Horticulture |
309
/ 8,669
|
| Archaeology |
284
/ 4,979
|
| Linguistics |
255
/ 3,884
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
253
/ 2,658
|
| Social Psychology |
250
/ 7,967
|
| Art & Design |
235
/ 3,345
|
| Nutrition and Food Science |
234
/ 6,378
|
| Pathology |
227
/ 4,352
|
| Management |
221
/ 5,168
|
| Machine Learning |
206
/ 4,077
|
Annual publication & citation counts
37 Notable alumni
1. Pamela E. Bridgewater
1947-. (aged 79)
diplomat
Pamela E. Bridgewater is an American career diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to Jamaica.
2. Alonzo Short
1939-. (aged 87)
military officer
Alonzo Earl Short Jr. is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.
3. William F. Penn
1871-1934 (aged 63)
physician
William Fletcher Penn was a prominent Black-American medical doctor in Atlanta, Georgia and a founding member of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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4. David S. Holmes, Jr
1914-1994 (aged 80)
politician
David S. Holmes Jr. was a member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1959 and his death in 1994.
All 37 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
VSU
Founded
1882
Motto
Dream, Explore, Succeed
Colors
blue, orange
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
955
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
1 Hayden Drive Petersburg, Virginia, 23806 United States
City Population
33,000
Phone
8045245000
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