Virginia State University

Virginia State University was established in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. VSU is completely state-supported, historically black university. As a result of the 1890 Amendments to the Morrill Act, VSU became a land grant college in Virginia. VSU's main campus is spread across more than 200 acres and has more than 50 buildings, including 16 classroom buildings and 15 dormitories, along with an agricultural research facility.

Virginia State University provides more than 50 baccalaureates and masters degree programs. Advanced Study certification is offered through 5 schools:

• The School of Agriculture
• The School of Business
• School of Engineering, Science and Technology
• The School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach
• The School of Liberal Arts and Education

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, media, and education and teaching.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Virginia State is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 4,720 in 2007-2008 (4,361 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Virginia State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Virginia State provides on-campus housing for 2,984 of its 4,361 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 83 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 45 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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