Virginia State University is a public university with important historical significance and rich educational resources. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Profile

Long history: Founded on March 6, 1882, it was originally named Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. It is the first four-year institution of higher learning in the United States that is fully funded by the government for African Americans.

Location: Located in Petersburg, Virginia, the campus covers an area of ​​231 acres and is a large suburban campus.

School size: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 4,648 students and 300 faculty and staff.

School ranking: It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public graduate-level traditional black colleges in the United States.

School motto and colors: The school motto is "A Transformative Experience", which represents the school's commitment to providing students with a transformative educational experience; the school colors are orange and blue.

Campus culture: The school's nickname is Trojans, and in terms of sports, it belongs to NCAA Division II – CIAA League.

Academic situation

College settings: There are six colleges, including the College of Agriculture, the College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Liberal Arts and Education, the College of Undergraduate Individual Studies, and a College of Graduate Research, Learning and Beyond.

Major settings: It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, covering computer information systems, management and marketing, engineering, computer engineering, biology, psychology, nursing, mathematics, chemistry, physics, English, history, philosophy, economics, communications, military science, music, art and design, sociology, political science, public administration, criminal justice, education, interdisciplinary research and many other fields.

Academic programs: The school offers a variety of academic programs such as undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate and online courses. Starting in the fall of 2024, three new academic programs have been added: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Data Analysis and Master of Business Administration.

Teaching resources: The school has a team of highly qualified teachers who not only have rich knowledge and experience in academic fields, but also focus on personalized education and career development guidance for students, providing students with a good learning and research environment.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: Application deadline is November 11 for fall, February 17 for spring, and April 28 for summer; IELTS score requirement is 6.0; high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.

Graduate: Application deadline is also November 11 for fall, February 17 for spring, and April 28 for summer; IELTS score requirement is 6.5; undergraduate degree certificate and relevant transcripts are required.

Famous alumni

Academic field: The school has cultivated many talents who have made outstanding contributions in the academic field, such as Xie Zhifu, a doctor of mathematics, who has in-depth research in celestial mechanics and has lectured at Chongqing Normal University.

Other fields: Alumni have outstanding performance in various fields. They have made positive contributions to the development and progress of society and have won a good reputation for the school.