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Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public · General

Virginia State University is a public institution in Petersburg, VA. With a 89% admission rate and 1,050 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,787 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 39% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.

Admission Rate

89%

SAT Combined (75th)

1,050

Enrollment

4,787

Completion Rate

39%

Cost of Attendance

$24,173

In-State Tuition

$9,755

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,006

Programs

14

1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs

STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)

Showing 12 of 12 programs

Compare#Program1yr EarningsROI
1Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree$65,4722.7x
2Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree$46,6881.9x
3Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$35,7461.5x
4Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree$34,8771.4x
5Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$34,6041.4x
6Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$30,4801.3x
7Social WorkBachelor's Degree$28,5271.2x
8Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$28,5131.2x
9Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$28,1691.2x
10Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree$26,5471.1x
11Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$23,8971.0x
12Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree