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Virginia State University (VSU)
- One Hayden Street
- Petersburg, VA 23806
- OPEID College Code: 00376400
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- General Phone: (804) 524-5000
- President: Eddie N Moore Jr
- Website: www.vsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,720
- College Alias: VSU
- College Mascot: Trojans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VSU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.vsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | - | - |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 715 | 74% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 480 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: VSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 63% | 49% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,509 | $2,260 | $2,734 | $1,806 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Number in Default | 126 | 115 | 126 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,481 | 1,403 | 1,396 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,655 | $5,440 | $4,834 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,307 | $12,512 | $12,046 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $850 | $790 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,340 | $6,884 | $6,484 |
| Other Expenses | $1,475 | $1,232 | $1,172 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,370 | $14,406 | $13,280 |
| Out of State | $23,022 | $21,478 | $20,492 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,555 | $6,290 | $5,624 |
| Out of State | $14,207 | $13,362 | $12,836 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,555 | $6,290 | $5,624 |
| Out of State | $14,207 | $13,362 | $12,836 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,720 Undergraduate: 4,230 Graduate: 490
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,790 Female: 2,930
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,651 Female: 2,579
- Graduate Gender Male: 139 Female: 351
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,015 Part-Time: 705
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,933 Part-Time: 297
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 82 Part-Time: 408
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black | 4,396 | 93% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.7% |
| White | 156 | 3% |
| Unknown | 112 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 74 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,739 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,436 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 712 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 285 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 117 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 88 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 144 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 93 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 30 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,062 | 715 | 347 |
| Faculty Status | 490 | 365 | 125 |
| Tenured Faculty | 107 | 107 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 406 | 281 | 125 |
| Primarily Instruction | 346 | 221 | 125 |
| Primarily Research | 11 | 11 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 7 | 7 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 77 | 76 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 196 | 170 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 383 | 188 | 195 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 226 | 92 | 134 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 9 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,431 (221) | $64,578 (128) | $59,475 (93) |
| Professor | $75,232 (25) | $76,484 (21) | $68,661 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,761 (75) | $66,803 (41) | $60,093 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,276 (104) | $60,764 (57) | $59,685 (47) |
| Instructor | $50,918 (17) | $50,822 (9) | $51,025 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,814 (42) | $84,589 (29) | $65,930 (13) |
| Professor | $99,328 (12) | $99,328 (12) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $82,289 (15) | $85,350 (8) | $78,791 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,724 (12) | $68,078 (7) | $52,829 (5) |
| Instructor | $47,735 (3) | $50,900 (2) | $41,406 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,759 (263) | $65,434 (157) | $58,797 (106) |
| Professor | $77,190 (37) | $78,224 (33) | $68,661 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $64,356 (90) | $67,298 (49) | $60,840 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,265 (116) | $60,211 (64) | $58,102 (52) |
| Instructor | $49,139 (20) | $49,154 (11) | $49,120 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $822,799 | $480,932 | $341,867 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 268 | 175 | 93 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 244 | 162 | 82 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 57 | 31 | 26 |
| Football | 83 | 83 | - |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,821 | $17,341 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,712 | $6,940 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| White | - |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 23% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 |
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