Virginia State University
Virginia State University, Virginia
About This Campus
Virginia State University, an HBCU founded in 1882, is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions and is located 20 minutes south of Richmond in the village of Ettrick.
Location Information
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/12/2026
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- African American Studies
- African Studies
- Agricultural Biology
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Technology Management
- Animal Sciences
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Aquaculture
- Art
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Life Science
- Broadcasting
- Business Administration
- Business Information Systems
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Choral Music
- Communication
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Engineering
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Design
- Dietetics
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Education Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Sciences
- Family Consumer Science
- Fashion/Retail Merchandising
- Film
- Finance/Banking
- Fine Art
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Agriculture
- International Business
- Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Literature
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Military Sciences
- Music
- Music Education
- Nutrition
- Performing Arts: Voice
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Piano
- Plant Science
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Radio and Television Studies
- Recreation Management
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Sports Management/Administration
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- Technology Education
- Tourism Management
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Room/Meals
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 4
- Average Room Cost (per term): $3756
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NSE students are assigned to the Quad in double rooms. Cost per double occupancy is $4100 per semester
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus?
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
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Home Tuition Payment Plan
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Away Tuition Payment Plan
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If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!