Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Public · 5,074 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$49K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$23K
Graduation rate
37%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$11K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $28K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 948 |
| ACT composite (median) | 18.0 |
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $40K |
| SAT math (median) | 455 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 410 |
| Undergraduate composition | 2% White · 83% Black · 6% Hispanic · 0% Asian |
| Official website | www.vsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $68K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $59K | $25K |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | $54K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $50K | $22K |
| Mathematics. | $41K | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $41K | $29K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $39K | $26K |
| Marketing. | $34K | $23K |
| Sociology. | $32K | $14K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $32K | $26K |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $31K | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $31K | $26K |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
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