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Virginia State is in Petersburg, Virginia. 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 liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Virginia State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 460 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 370 to 460 in 2005. People seek out Virginia State, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,055 students study at Virginia State (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Very few students at Virginia State attend part-time. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Virginia State 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 Street
Petersburg, VA 23806
General Phone: (804) 524-5000
Admissions Phone: (804) 524-5902
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 524-5990
http://www.vsu.edu
Virginia State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 224 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, English, sociology |
| Education And Teaching | 201 | physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, trade and industrial teaching, educational administration, business teaching |
| Business And Management | 121 | business management, marketing, accounting, managerial economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 47 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | information technology, computer science |
| Media | 39 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | public administration, family and consumer economics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | engineering technician |
| Art Studies | 12 | visual and performing arts |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 5 | manufacturing engineering |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 727 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 156 | 11 |
Virginia State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Virginia State had a total enrollment of 5,055 students (4,501 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 60% |
| New York | 9% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| District of Columbia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Virginia State offers campus housing for 2,026 of its 4,501 (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 | 4,696 | 2,996 | 64% | 1,027 | 34% |
| Men | 1,613 | 1,044 | 65% | 369 | 35% |
| Women | 3,083 | 1,952 | 63% | 658 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 460 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (804) 524-5902
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,834 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,046 |
| Room and board | $ 6,484 |
| Room charge | $ 3,782 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,702 |
| Books and supplies | $ 790 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,272 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (804) 524-5990
Virginia State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $89,754 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $73,725 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $60,942 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $78,168 | 7 | $62,657 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $70,174 | 3 | $53,043 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $60,633 | 21 | $52,482 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $54,755 | 33 | $48,925 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $40,940 | 9 | $36,294 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $58,122 | 66 | $48,522 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 46 | 118 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Track | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 23 | 30 |
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 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
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, 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
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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