C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State, founded in 1882, is a public, comprehensive, historically black university. Its 236-acre campus is located in Petersburg, 25 miles south of Richmond. Web Site www.vsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,570 Women 3,366 (60.4%) Men 2,204 (39.6%) Graduate Students 638 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 94% of 5,754 applicants were admitted No No May 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.8 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 429 average 370-450 range of middle 50% 431 average 370-450 range of middle 50% 415 average 360-440 range of middle 50% 17 average 15-18 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,105 Out-of-state: $30,361 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,002 Out-of-state: $17,258 Room and Board $10,128 Average Percent of Need Met 70% Average Freshman Award $11,696 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $28,250
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 296 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 17% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 8% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Petersburg Population 31,973 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Richmond Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 94% of freshmen, 63% of all students NCAA Division II Trojan; Trojanettes STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 84.5% Black/African-American 1.5% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 2.0% White 11.6% Unknown First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 21.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies History 2 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1 Hayden Drive City, State, Zip Petersburg, VA 23806-0001 Phone (804) 524-5902 Fax (804) 524-5055 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admiss@vsu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline May 1 Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 94% of 5,754 applicants were admitted 1237 admitted students enrolled 781 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 1% Score of 500-600 9% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 41% Score of 200-300 4% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 11% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 41% Score of 200-300 3% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 6% Score of 400-500 46% Score of 300-400 43% Score of 200-300 5% 429 average 370-450 range of middle 50% 431 average 370-450 range of middle 50% 415 average 360-440 range of middle 50% Average GPA 2.8 3.75 and Above 4% 3.50-3.74 3% 3.25-3.49 9% 3.00-3.24 13% 2.50-2.99 35% 2.00-2.49 36% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 3% Score of 18-23 31% Score of 12-17 63% Score of 6-11 2% Score of 5 or Below 0% 17 average 15-18 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 5% Top quarter: 20% Top half: 54% Bottom half: 46% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,105 Out-of-state: $30,361 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,002 Out-of-state: $17,258 Room and Board $10,128 Books and Supplies $1,300 Other Expenses $1,675 Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 31 Final deadline May 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003764 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $11,696 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,249 (92.0%) of freshmen 1,249 (100.0%) of applicants 1,249 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 425 (34.0%) of aid recipients Received by 998 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,196 Received by 900 (72.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,500 Received by 425 (34.0%) of aid recipients 220 (16.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 65% Average Award $12,401 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,013 (90.0%) of undergraduates 5,013 (90.0%) of applicants 5,013 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 752 (15.0%) of aid recipients Received by 4,011 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,196 Received by 3,609 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,500 Received by 1,102 (22.0%) of aid recipients 552 (9.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,000
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 92% Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates $28,250 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 25.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 10.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine Number of Awards 84 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 65 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards 31 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Premedicine, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering/Technologies Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Dance Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Religious Involvement Cheerleading/Drum Major, Religious Involvement, Leadership, Hobbies/Interests, Community Service
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,000
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Agriculture, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other English Language and Literature, General Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Information Technology Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Manufacturing Engineering Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music, General Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other Social Work Sociology Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Visual and Performing Arts, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Education None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 296 Part-Time Faculty 150 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 17% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 8% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,154,733 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 2500 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Clinical Psychology Community Health Computer Science Criminal Justice and Criminology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration English Health Education Health Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Mathematics Education Media Studies Psychology--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Clinical Psychology Community Health Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Health Education Health Psychology Psychology--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Petersburg Population 31,973 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Richmond Large town 236 acres Temperature 25.7 average low in January, 85.1 average high in September Rain 114 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 35 mile(s) from campus in Richmond 3 mile(s) from campus in Petersburg 1 mile(s) from campus in Petersburg HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 37% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 94% of freshmen, 63% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Trojan; Trojanettes Navy blue and orange Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Bowling x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, tennis, track and field, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,570 Women 3,366 (60.4%) Men 2,204 (39.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,082 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 638 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 84.5% Black/African-American 1.5% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 2.0% White 11.6% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 21.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 36.2% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 40.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015