Virginia State University (234155)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,540

2023 Average Net Price

$16,184

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.1%

10,577 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,190

92.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.7%

441 Graduates

About

Virginia State University (234155) is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Virginia State University (234155) were General Psychology (76 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (68 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2023, 748 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia State University (234155). 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (685 degrees), 18.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia State University (234155) is $5,540, which is $−19,035 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia State University (234155) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,527 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia State University (234155) is $5,540, which is $19,035 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,184.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Virginia State University (234155) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,540

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Virginia State University (234155) was $5,540. The cost of tuition at Virginia State University (234155) is $−19,035 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia State University (234155) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,184

2023 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Virginia State University (234155) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,184. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Virginia State University (234155) grew by 2.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia State University (234155) (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 (234155) was of $11,544 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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 (234155) (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 (234155) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia State University (234155) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia State University (234155) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1527 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 (234155) received 10,577 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28.5% annual growth. Out of those 10,577 applicants, 9,424 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,190 students enrolled at Virginia State University (234155) in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Virginia State University (234155) has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,424

Accepted Out of 10,577

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Virginia State University (234155) was 89.1% (9,424 admissions from 10,577 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 28.5%, while admissions grew by 27.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Virginia State University (234155) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

196

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Virginia State University (234155) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Virginia State University (234155) had a total enrollment of 5,190 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Virginia State University (234155) is 4,810 students and the part-time enrollment is 380. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Virginia State University (234155) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia State University (234155), both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.6% Black or African American, 2.66% White, 0.424% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0193% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Virginia State University (234155) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.9%) and White Male (1.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.6%) and White Female (2.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia State University (234155) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,190 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia State University (234155) is 4,810 and the part-time enrollment is 380. This means that 92.7% of students enrolled at Virginia State University (234155) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Virginia State University (234155) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 (234155) was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Virginia State University (234155) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia State University (234155) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4,808 enrolled students
White
138 enrolled students
Asian
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia State University (234155) is 92.6% Black or African American, 2.66% White, 0.424% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0193% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 167 students (3.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 198 more women than men received degrees from Virginia State University (234155). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia State University (234155) is black or african american (685 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Virginia State University (234155) is General Psychology (76 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (68 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia State University (234155), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (73 degrees awarded), Communications (52 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 (234155) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,621,023 people), Secondary school teachers (521,677 people), Other managers (353,894 people), Education administrators (330,003 people), and Special education teachers (232,026 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia State University (234155) in 2023 are Protective Services (73 degrees awarded), Communications (52 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), Psychology (87 degrees), and Education (117 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 (234155) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Virginia State University (234155) are Protective Services (73 degrees awarded), Communications (52 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), Psychology (87 degrees), and Education (117 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (234155) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (234155).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
76 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Virginia State University (234155) was General Psychology with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Virginia State University (234155) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

275

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

473

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University (234155), which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (473).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia State University (234155) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University (234155) in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 2.15 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia State University (234155) in General Psychology, which is 4.71 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Virginia State University (234155) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Virginia State University (234155) is Female and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
685 degrees awarded
White
37 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia State University (234155) is black or african american (685 degrees awarded). There were 18.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

1.2% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
435 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
250 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia State University (234155) is black or african american female (435 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 (250 degrees).

Operations

Virginia State University (234155) has an endowment valued at nearly $98.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.6M (3.64%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Virginia State University (234155) had a total salary expenditure of 200M. Virginia State University (234155) employs 105 Associate professors, 80 Assistant professors and 74 Professors. Most academics at Virginia State University (234155) are Male Associate professor (56), Female Associate professor (49), and Male Assistant professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia State University (234155) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Management, with 99 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 82 employees.

Endowment

$98.9M

2023 Endowment

26.6%

growth from 2022

Virginia State University (234155) has an endowment valued at about $98.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia State University (234155) grew 26.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M 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 (234155) (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

$64.9M

2023 Salaries

8.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Virginia State University (234155) paid a median of $64.9M in salaries, which represents 32.5% of their overall expenditure ($200M) and a 8.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0299% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.2M

Instructional Salaries

313

Number of Employees

In 2023, Virginia State University (234155) paid a total of $28.2M to 313 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

105 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia State University (234155) were Associate professor with 105 employees, Assistant professor with 80 employees, and Professor with 74 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia State University (234155) were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Management with 99 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 82 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia State University (234155) was Male Associate professor with 56 employees, Female Associate professor with 49 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia State University (234155).

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