Virginia State University
1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23806
4-year, Public Suburb: Large
Key Statistics
5,190
Total Students
4,829
Undergraduates
13 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$10,043
% from last year
Out-of-State
$22,650
% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $13,355
Other Expenses:
$3,640
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $15,233
Other Expenses:
$3,640
With Family
Food & Housing: $8,051
Other Expenses:
$11,691
-8.8%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$28,338
On Campus
+2.4% from last year
$30,216
Off Campus
-2.7% from last year
$23,034
With Family
-3.5% from last year
Out-of-State
$40,945
On Campus
+2.6% from last year
$42,823
Off Campus
-1.1% from last year
$35,641
With Family
-1.4% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
40% Female
60% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
92% 25 and Over
8% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
72% Out-of-State
27% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
1% Some Distance
0% No Distance
99% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
64% Part-Time
36% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
9% Some Distance
0% No Distance
91% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Black or African American
93% White
3% Race/ethnicity unknown
3% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Psychology, General
Psychology
80
graduates
2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
68
graduates
3
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
51
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Contact Information
Phone
(804) 524-5000
Address
1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23806
IPEDS ID
234155
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).