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Virginia State University

Petersburg, VAPublic4-YearAccredited
44.17 - Average

Graduation Rate

41%

IPEDS 2023

Retention Rate

71%

IPEDS 2023

Acceptance Rate

89%

IPEDS 2023

Total Enrollment

5,347

IPEDS 2023

Cost & Financial Aid

Avg Net Price

Not reported

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Receiving Aid

Not reported

College Scorecard

Avg Grant Aid

Not reported

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Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

IPEDS 2023

About Virginia State University

Virginia State University is a public four-year institution located in Petersburg, Virginia, in a large suburban area. The university enrolls 5,347 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 41% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

Virginia State University offers associate-level programs in technical and healthcare fields. Programs include Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Industrial Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs prepare students for careers in engineering technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Located in Petersburg, VA, in the greater Richmond metropolitan area, Virginia State University draws students from across the mid-Atlantic region and connects graduates to a diverse labor market spanning defense, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Campus Setting

Suburb: Large

Calendar System

Semester

Contact Information

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah

makola.abdullah@vsu.edu

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806

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