Virginia State University

www.vsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,540

2021 Average Net Price

$16,770

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.37%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.1%

9,978 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,300

91% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.8%

366 Graduates

About

Virginia State University is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Virginia State University were General Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Mass Communication & Media Studies (58 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (50 degrees).

In 2021, 726 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia State University. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (650 degrees), 19.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia State University is $5,540, which is $−17,644 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia State University is $5,540, which is $−17,644 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,770.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Virginia State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,540

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Virginia State University was $5,540. The cost of tuition at Virginia State University is $−17,644 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,770

2021 Value

8.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Virginia State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,770. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Virginia State University grew by 8.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,544

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia State University was of $11,544 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Virginia State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Virginia State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia State University was 5.37%, which represents 87 out of the 1619 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Virginia State University received 9,978 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.666% annual growth. Out of those 9,978 applicants, 9,587 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,300 students enrolled at Virginia State University in 2021. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Virginia State University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

9,587

Accepted Out of 9,978

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Virginia State University was 96.1% (9,587 admissions from 9,978 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 96.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.666%, while admissions grew by 0.482%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2021)

189

Scores Submitted (2021)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Virginia State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Virginia State University had a total enrollment of 4,300 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Virginia State University is 3,911 students and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Virginia State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.6% Black or African American, 3.02% White, 0.349% Asian, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0233% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Virginia State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (37.4%) and White Female (1.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.9%) and White Female (2.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,300 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia State University is 3,911 and the part-time enrollment is 389. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Virginia State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Virginia State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Virginia State University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Virginia State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
3,980 enrolled students
White
130 enrolled students
Asian
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia State University is 92.6% Black or African American, 3.02% White, 0.349% Asian, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0233% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 137 students (3.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 162 more women than men received degrees from Virginia State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia State University is black or african american (650 degrees awarded). There were 19.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Virginia State University is General Psychology (64 degrees awarded), followed by Mass Communication & Media Studies (58 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (50 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), and Communications (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia State University are Other managers (280,427 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (204,531 people), Police officers (149,038 people), Social workers, all other (125,656 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (122,426 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia State University in 2021 are Agriculture (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Communications (60 degrees), Protective Services (59 degrees), and Psychology (76 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Virginia State University are Agriculture (20 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Communications (60 degrees), Protective Services (59 degrees), and Psychology (76 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia State University are Elementary & secondary schools (552,544 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (403,044 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,843 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (262,510 people), and Computer Systems Design (199,749 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
58 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Virginia State University was General Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Virginia State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

444

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University, which is 0.635 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (444).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 1.93 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University in General Psychology, which is 3.8 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from Virginia State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Virginia State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.28% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
650 degrees awarded
White
33 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia State University is black or african american (650 degrees awarded). There were 19.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
413 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
237 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia State University is black or african american female (413 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (237 degrees).

Operations

Virginia State University has an endowment valued at nearly $100M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.3M (13.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Virginia State University had a total salary expenditure of 151M. Virginia State University employs 87 Assistant professors, 81 Associate professors and 61 Professors. Most academics at Virginia State University are Male Assistant professor (47), Male Associate professor (46), and Male Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 105 employees, Management, with 94 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 60 employees.

Endowment

$100M

2021 Endowment

76%

growth from 2020

Virginia State University has an endowment valued at about $100M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia State University grew 76% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Virginia State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.4M

2021 Salaries

0.0299%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Virginia State University paid a median of $53.4M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($151M) and a 0.0299% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21M

Instructional Salaries

265

Number of Employees

In 2021, Virginia State University paid a total of $21M to 265 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

105 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia State University were Assistant professor with 87 employees, Associate professor with 81 employees, and Professor with 61 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia State University were Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees, Management with 94 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia State University was Male Assistant professor with 47 employees, Male Associate professor with 46 employees, and Male Professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia State University.