| Southern Virginia University View More Rivals | Virginia State University View More Rivals | |
| #201 in Liberal Arts Colleges #32 in Virginia | Rankings | #33 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Buena Vista, VA | Location | Petersburg, VA |
SVU| Known as | VSU | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,040 | Undergraduate | $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | |
| $11,482 | Financial Aid | $11,964 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | |
| 56.16% | Acceptance Rate | 91.11% |
| 63.65% | Yield | 19.93% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 910 SAT, 16 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,053 | Total Students | 4,648 |
| 1,053 | Undergraduate | 4,300 |
| 0 | Graduate | 348 |
| Online Enrollment | 48 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $39,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 623) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 65 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 150 Part-time |
| 199 Full-time 43 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 681 Full-time 322 Part-time |
| $55,043 for Faculties $52,234 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time |