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$10,043
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
Virginia State University is an educational institution in Petersburg, VA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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30 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Education
Engineering
Hospitality & Culinary
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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VSU automatically awards freshmen $8,000, $4,500 or $2,000 a year for a 4.0, 3.75-3.99 or 3.50-3.74 GPA; test scores optional.
Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship
Automatic$8,000 per year
Renewable: Complete 30 credits per year and keep a 3.0 cumulative GPA (up to four consecutive years) and participate in the Honors College
Automatic during admission review (send an official transcript; self-reported records are not considered); accept the offer by May 1
For first-time freshmen with a 4.0 GPA when they apply; includes admission to the Honors College. Test scores optional.
Orange and Blue Scholarship (3.75-3.99 GPA)
Automatic$4,500 per year
Renewable: Complete 30 credits per year and keep a 3.0 cumulative GPA (up to four consecutive years)
Automatic during admission review (send an official transcript; self-reported records are not considered); accept the offer by May 1
GPA band 3.75-3.99 at the time of application; you receive only the award for your band. Test scores optional.
Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship (3.50-3.74 GPA)
Automatic$2,000 per year
Renewable: Complete 30 credits per year and keep a 3.0 cumulative GPA (up to four consecutive years)
Automatic during admission review (send an official transcript; self-reported records are not considered); accept the offer by May 1
GPA band 3.50-3.74 at the time of application; you receive only the award for your band. Test scores optional.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,220
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,543
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Petersburg, Virginia
Chesterfield County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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