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Virginia State University is a land-grant university located in Petersburg, Virginia. Established on March 6, 1882, it was the nation’s first fully state supported four-year institute of higher learning for the black Americans. The main campus consists of more than 50 buildings, and is spread across an area of more than 230 acres. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
VSU fields both men’s and women’s sports teams, nicknamed the Mighty Trojans. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Reginald Lewis, owner of TLC Beatrice International; Billy Taylor, Jazz musician; and James Avery, actor.
Virginia State is in Petersburg, VA. Petersburg is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Virginia State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to Virginia State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 470 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 390 to 470 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Virginia State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,720 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Virginia State is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school offers a real campus feel. Virginia State makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Virginia State University, America's first fully state supported four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks, is a comprehensive university and one of two land-grant institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its mission is to promote and sustain academic programs that integrate instruction, research, and extension/public service in a design most responsive to the needs and endeavors of individuals and groups within its scope of influence. Ultimately, the University is dedicated to the promotion of knowledgeable, perceptive, and humane citizens--secure in their self-awareness, equipped for personal fulfillment, sensitive to the needs and aspirations of others, and committed to assuming productive roles in a challenging and ever-changing global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia State University
One Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806
General Phone: (804) 524-5000
http://www.vsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 131 | physical education teaching, educational administration, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, trade and industrial teaching, business teaching |
| Business And Management | 126 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 112 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, English, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 65 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, medical psychology |
| Media | 54 | mass communication, public relations and advertising |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | information technology, computer engineering, computer science |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | public administration, family and consumer economics, social work |
| Art Studies | 14 | visual and performing arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 8 | manufacturing engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, dietitian |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, industrial tech |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | plant sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 599 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Virginia State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Virginia State had a total enrollment of 4,720 students (4,361 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 91% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 61% |
| New York | 9% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Washington, DC | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Virginia State offers campus housing for 2,984 of its 4,361 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Petersburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,484 | 2,590 | 58% | 1,040 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 470 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 460 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,903 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,018 |
| Room and board | $ 7,710 |
| Room charge | $ 4,462 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,248 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,675 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376400)
Virginia State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $102,760 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $115,430 | 9 | $81,365 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $79,350 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $55,030 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $96,311 | 14 | $76,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $77,724 | 5 | $70,774 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $66,370 | 38 | $57,142 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $63,149 | 39 | $61,274 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $52,156 | 10 | $52,431 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $66,025 | 92 | $59,122 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 45 | 128 |
| Football | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 23 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Health/Medical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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