| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Roanoke College View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #179 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Salem, VA |
VSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $36,774 |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,800 |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $32,295 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 67.19% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 16.20% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 1,826 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 1,826 |
| 348 | Graduate | 0 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,540) $7,716 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $8,190 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 362 Full-time 170 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,607 for Faculties $58,209 Part-time |