What Virginia State costs
Virginia State University charges $10,043 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $5,022 a semester, and $22,650 a year for students from other states, about $11,325 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,661 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,164 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Virginia State
For fall 2024, Virginia State University received 11,775 applications and admitted 10,436 students, and 1,489 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 840 and 1070.
What Virginia State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Virginia State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 71 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 47 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Mass Communication / Media Studies | 45 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 |
| Agriculture | 25 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Virginia State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland: 4,474 undergraduates
- University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia: 3,566 undergraduates
- Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina: 2,379 undergraduates
- Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Georgia: 11,344 undergraduates
- Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia: 2,245 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Virginia State University's acceptance rate? 88.6% for fall 2024: 10,436 of 11,775 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Virginia State University? $10,043 a year for in-state students and $22,650 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Virginia State University? About 5,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Virginia State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 840–1070.
What is the campus setting at Virginia State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Virginia State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Virginia State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
