Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$33,630
Acceptance Rate
89%
Graduation Rate
39%
Annual Tuition
$9,755
At a Glance
Total Students
4,787
Retention Rate
71%
Faculty Ratio
13
Financial Aid
76%
Median Debt
$26,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Virginia State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 89.1% and a student body of 4,787. The in-state tuition is $9,755, and 75.7% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $26,500.
Graduation rates are 39.3%, and the retention rate is 71.2%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $31,713, increasing to $33,630 after five years and $45,543 after ten years.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$32k
1 YEAR
$34k
5 YEARS
$46k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Virginia State University alumni earn a median of $31,713. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $33,630. Ten years after graduation, median earnings are $45,543. The median debt for graduates is $26,500.
Virginia State University has a student body of 4,787. The university has an 89.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 39.3%, and the retention rate is 71.2%. The in-state tuition is $9,755, and 75.7% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA 23806
Virginia State University is located in Petersburg, Virginia. The campus is in a suburban setting.