Virginia State University, VA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Virginia State University Rankings
Affordability72
Selectivity2
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Virginia State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education10%
Engineering3%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature1%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Virginia State University
91%
Admission Rate
455
Median SAT Math
470
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)410–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–510
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Virginia State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Virginia State University
78%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
27%
Repayment Rate
$301
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 21% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 27% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 34% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 42% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Virginia State University
66%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 41% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 49% | 47% |
| Other race | 42% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Virginia State University
95%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Virginia State University
3,986
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
389
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 25% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | <1% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Other race | 73% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
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