Virginia State University
One Hayden Street
Petersburg, VA 23806
(804) 524-5000
Petersburg, VA 23806
(804) 524-5000
Website: www.vsu.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of Virginia State University with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About Virginia State University
Virginia State University carries the distinction of being the first state-supported four-year institution in the United States for African-Americans. Founded in 1882, VSU established its academic reputation under the guidance of John Mercer Langston, a strong advocate for black education and Virginia's first African-American representative to be elected to Congress. Since then, VSU has graduated an impressive roster of African-American business leaders, artists, and public servants. Among its alumni, VSU counts the first African-American to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court, a president of the National Education Association, Chairman and CEO of Consolidated Bank and Trust, jazz musician Billy Taylor, and a number of high-ranking military leaders.Virginia State University's comprehensive academic programs account for this diversity of achievement. The university features a growing doctoral program, as well as strong offerings in agriculture, business, engineering, and liberal arts.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 4,859Type: Public
Tuition: $4,544
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 17
Average SAT: 835
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 4,859Retention Rate: 70%
Graduation Rate: 41%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
Male / Female Enrollment
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
