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Virginia State University Men's Cross Country

The Virginia State University men's cross country program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, based in Petersburg, Virginia. Academically, graduates outperform those at 13% of D2 men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 73% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,003
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
89%
State
Virginia
City
Petersburg
Address
1 Hayden Drive
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 13% of D2 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
69%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
39%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$33,630
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$45,543
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 73% of D2 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,701
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,532
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,355
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,840
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (804) 524-5000

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