Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

One of the first fully state-supported HBCUs, in central Virginia, with strong agriculture and engineering technology programs.

89%

Acceptance rate

830–1010

SAT range

15–19

ACT range

3.1

Average GPA

4,000

Undergrads

$9,000/yr

In-state tuition

$19,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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