Virginia State University (VSU)
1 Hayden Street, Petersburg, VA 23806
VSU Description
Known in particular for its programs in Agricultural Studies, Virginia State University (VSU) offers comprehensive academics as well as research and scholarship opportunities.
In addition to its comprehensive agricultural sciences program, which includes several bachelor’s degrees, research, internship and other opportunities, VSU has other academic offerings. Included among them are degrees in Business, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
A historically black university in Petersburg, Virginia, Virginia State is one of the universities that offer the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship, a scholarship designed for African-American students.
Additional scholarships, loans and other forms of financial aid are available to those who qualify.
Religious, cultural, and service organizations are all part of VSU’s student life. Tutoring, career counseling and other types of services are also available at no extra cost to assist students in their academic, professional and personal journey.
When applying for admission, students are primarily considered on the basis of their grades, SAT scores, personal essay and letters of recommendation.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Trojans
Nickname
VSU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$6,174
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,508
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
5,334
VSU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 4,489
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 5,334
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 84%
- Graduate
- 16%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 86%
- Part-Time
- 14%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 59%
- Out-of-State
- 41%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 91%
- Caucasian
- 3%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 59%
- Maryland
- 9%
- New York
- 9%
- District of Columbia
- 4%
- New Jersey
- 4%
- Other
- 15%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%