Petersburg, VA · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,654 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $21,409 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,544 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $23,673 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $14,164 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,509 less than the sticker price — about 40% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (132), Track & Field (96), Lacrosse (34), Baseball (30), Soccer (26), Basketball (20), Golf (9), Tennis (5) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (58), Lacrosse (22), Soccer (20), Softball (16), Volleyball (16), Basketball (15), Tennis (8), Bowling (7) |
| Softball conference | CIAA |
| Head softball coach | Jameshia Smith |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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