Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public

Acceptance rate
89%
Average SAT
948
ACT midpoint
18
Enrollment
5,074
In-state tuition
$10,043
Out-of-state tuition
$22,650
Avg net price
$15,840
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Criminal Justice and Corrections.72
2Psychology, General.67
3Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.54
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.52
5Communication and Media Studies.40
6Sociology.31
7Biology, General.26
8Social Work.24
9Marketing.23
10Political Science and Government.20
11Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.18
12Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.16
13Management Information Systems and Services.16
14Agriculture, General.15
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.15
16Computer Science.14
17Visual and Performing Arts, General.13
18Accounting and Related Services.12
19Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.11
20Family 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.