Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 840 and 1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 18
Popular programs at Virginia State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 72 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 67 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 54 | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 52 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 40 | |
| 6 | Sociology. | 31 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 26 | |
| 8 | Social Work. | 24 | |
| 9 | Marketing. | 23 | |
| 10 | Political Science and Government. | 20 | |
| 11 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 16 | |
| 13 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 16 | |
| 14 | Agriculture, General. | 15 | |
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 15 | |
| 16 | Computer Science. | 14 | |
| 17 | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 13 | |
| 18 | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 11 | |
| 20 | Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. | 10 |
Showing top 20 of 31 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia State University?
Virginia State University has an acceptance rate of 89% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Virginia State University?
Admitted students at Virginia State University typically score between 840 and 1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Virginia State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Virginia State University is approximately $15,840 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Virginia State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
