Virginia State University
Virginia State University is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a suburb, in Petersburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,713 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,145 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 813 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Virginia State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,327, and fees were $3,399. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,442 and $4,130 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students4,713 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1933 - Current |
Admission
91%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 820 to 1010 |
| ACT | 15 to 19 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $380/credit | |
| In State Students | $380/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $842/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $529/credit | |
| In State Students | $529/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,009/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $17,100 | $17,100 | $37,890 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,600 | $26,600 | $58,940 |
| BSN | 125 | $47,500 | $47,500 | $105,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,450 | $26,450 | $50,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Virginia State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $4,376 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,825 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $3,636 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $1,269 |
| Federal Student Loans | 90% | $7,563 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,933 |
$16,247
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,546 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,456 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,213 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,808 |
| Over $110,000$20,690 |
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Student Population
4,302
Undergrads
411
Graduates
2,697
Women
2,016
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
53% |
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Black/African American |
41% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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White |
1% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
