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Virginia State University General Information
Virginia State University, America's first fully state supported four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks, is a comprehensive university and one of two land-grant institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its mission is to promote and sustain academic programs that integrate instruction, research, and extension/public service in a design most responsive to the needs and endeavors of individuals and groups within its scope of influence. Ultimately, the University is dedicated to the promotion of knowledgeable, perceptive, and humane citizens--secure in their self-awareness, equipped for personal fulfillment, sensitive to the needs and aspirations of others, and committed to assuming productive roles in a challenging and ever-changing global society.
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General Information
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Contact Information
One Hayden Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23806 Request Free Information |
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Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree |
Type of Institution
Public, 4-year or above |
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Certificates Offered
Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate |
Carnegie Classification
Masters Colleges and Universities I |
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Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC ( Army ) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening programs |
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA. Here is a link to the Virginia State University FAFSA School Code. |
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Credit Accepted
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school) Credit for life experiences Advanced placement(AP) credits |
Religious Affiliation
None |
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Student Population
4,688 (4,162 undergraduates) |
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large |
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Undergraduate Student Age
91 % under 25 9 % over 25 |
Campus Housing
Yes
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