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How strong are the academics at Virginia State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

25%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Virginia State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Virginia State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Virginia State University:

74%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
44%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Virginia State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
34
42.4
50.8
59.2
67.6
76

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agriculture, General 14
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 14
  • Agriculture, General 14
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 51
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
  • Accounting 18
  • Management Information Systems, General 12
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 49
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 27
Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 41
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Engineering
  • Computer Engineering, General 10
  • Manufacturing Engineering 4
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 20
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 12
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 5
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 68
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 17
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 76
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 20
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 24
  • Sociology, General 15
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 8
  • Music Performance, General 3

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