Virginia State University is a public institution in Petersburg, Virginia, enrolling 4,300 students. It admits 96.1% of applicants. The average student pays $15,359 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $23,673.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 96.1%
Applicants: 9,978
Admitted: 9,587
Yield: 10%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $23,673
Average net price: $15,359
In-state tuition: $9,154
Out-of-state tuition: $20,909
Median debt at graduation: $17,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 4,300
Student-faculty ratio: 13:1
Graduation rate: 48%
Freshman retention: 76%

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $43,364
Median earnings (6 yr): $33,848
Loan repayment (3 yr): 38.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Virginia State University.

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