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What are your chances at Virginia State University?

Petersburg, VA · Public · 5,074 students

89%admitted
88.6% acceptance rate

A likely admit for most qualified applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 89 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students840–1070
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What Virginia State University actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$15,840
per year, after grants · sticker $27,661
Median earnings
$45,543
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
39.4%
finish within six years
Median debt
$26,500
at graduation · about $281/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$13,220
$30,000 – $48,000$14,758
$48,000 – $75,000$19,463
$75,000 – $110,000$22,223
Over $110,000$25,508

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Virginia State University’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Virginia State University

Virginia State University accepts about 88.6% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 840 and 1070 on the SAT, or 14–20 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.