Virginia State University
Virginia State University |
One Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806 |
General Information | 804-524-5000 |
Type | Public, 4-year or above |
Awards Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Master's degree |
Campus Setting | Suburb, Large |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Population |
5,634 (5,075 undergraduate) |
Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
Mission StatementVirginia 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.
Special Learning Opportunities |
Religious Affiliation |
ROTC (Army) Study abroad Teacher certification |
Not applicable |
Student Services |
Undergraduates registered as students with disabilities |
Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
3 percent or less |
Credit Accepted |
Historically Black College or University |
Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement credits |
Yes |
Faculty and Graduate Assistants |
Full-time | Part-time |
Total Faculty |
239 | 103 |
Instructional |
210 | 103 |
Research and Public Service |
29 | 0 |
Total Graduate Assistants |
- | 0 |
Instructional |
- | 0 |
Research and Public Service |
- | 0 |
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