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Virginia State University

About Virginia State University

Virginia State University is a Public 4 Year university located in Petersburg, Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 3862. The acceptance rate at Virginia State University is 91%. The average high school GPA admitted into Virginia State University is 2.8. Virginia State University go on to earn a starting salary of $27,400.

Virginia State University student athletes compete as the Trojan in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the NCAA Division II (with football).

Popular majors

  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Communications
  • Business
  • Psychology
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Biology
  • Social Work and Youth Services
  • Sociology
  • Agriculture

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