Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
89.10%
SAT Average
917
ACT Range
14-20
Virginia State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 89.10%. This means approximately 891 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,787 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
89.10%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $9,755 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,006 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,173 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,553 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 71.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 75.67% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Virginia State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$22,006
Room and board
$12,966
Books and supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$3,640
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,173
Average net price
$14,553
Average aid coverage
40%
$9,620 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Virginia State University pays approximately $14,553 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Virginia State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Virginia State University net price
$14,553
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Virginia State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $22,006 and average net price at $14,553. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$22,006
Current net price
$14,553
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
40.72%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,543
Undergraduates
4,787
10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Virginia State University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Virginia State University?
Undergraduates
4,787
Completion rate
40.72%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
71.00%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
75.67%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 71.00% of Virginia State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 75.67% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Virginia State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Virginia State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Virginia State University is listed at 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Virginia State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University | 89.10% | $22,006 | $14,553 | $45,543 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Similar Schools in Petersburg
This local cluster focuses on nearby Petersburg schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Petersburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia State University's acceptance rate?
Virginia State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 89.10%.
How much is Virginia State University tuition?
Virginia State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $22,006.
What is Virginia State University's average net price?
Virginia State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,553.
What is Virginia State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,543 for Virginia State University.
Is Virginia State University accredited?
Virginia State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Virginia State University?
The local dataset lists 4,787 undergraduate students at Virginia State University.
What percentage of Virginia State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Virginia State University in the local dataset is 71.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Virginia State University?
The federal loan rate for Virginia State University in the local dataset is 75.67%.
Where should I verify Virginia State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia State University or the latest official federal education data.