College
Virginia State University
Virginia State University is a public four-year college in Petersburg, Virginia with 5,074 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $14,893 a year on average after grants.
5,074Undergraduates
89%Acceptance rate
$14,893Net price a year
$28,338Full cost a year
$10,418In-state tuition
$23,404Out-of-state tuition
37%Graduation rate
69%Return for year two
$49,358Median earnings 10 years after starting
$25,000Median debt at graduation
75%Students with Pell grants
948Average SAT
Living near Virginia State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 20 mi | $1,372 | $353,000 |
| Newport News, VA | 50 mi | $1,339 | $260,600 |
| Suffolk, VA | 54 mi | $1,563 | $347,400 |
| Hampton, VA | 60 mi | $1,427 | $245,700 |
Other colleges nearby
- Virginia Commonwealth University 22 mi
- University of Richmond 25 mi
- Virginia Union University 23 mi
- Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing 28 mi
Airports near Petersburg
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond International Airport RIC | 19 mi | 2,456,422 |
| Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport PHF | 51 mi | 68,787 |
| Norfolk International Airport ORF | 71 mi | 2,444,897 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport CHO | 84 mi | 351,138 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.