#5
Public HBCU Nationally
2026 U.S. News & World Report and HBCU Times
#11
HBCU Nationally (Public/Private)
2026 U.S. News & World Report
R2
CARNEGIE RESEARCH DESIGNATION
CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
13%
TOP 13% OF BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK COLLEGES IN THE SOUTHEAST
WASHINGTON MONTHLY
We Are A Proud 1890 LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY
From agricultural innovation and environmental stewardship to human nutrition and youth development, VSU is leading change in areas that matter.
2025-2026 Impact Report: Greater Happens Here
VSU climbed to #11 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings of the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a 12 spot increase from its 2025 ranking of #23. In addition to rising in the HBCU rankings, VSU climbed 15 spots to #42 in Regional Universities (South), seven spots to #20 in Top Public Schools (South), and three spots to #28 in Best Value Schools (South).
At Virginia State University, our impact extends far beyond the classroom. The 2025-2026 Impact Report highlights the achievements, milestones, and momentum that continue to move VSU forward, from record enrollment and academic excellence to national recognition, student success, and community impact. These accomplishments are a reflection of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters who make our GREATER possible every day.
See how VSU is transforming lives, strengthening communities, and shaping the future. Explore the 2025-2026 Impact Report and discover how Greater Happens Here.
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Headlines & Announcements
Virginia State University Named 2026 HBCU of the Year for Marketing Excellence
VSU also earns Best Enterprise Campaign for its viral “Boots On The Ground” commencement celebration.
Get Ready for Homecoming 2026: "College Hill: The Remix"
A Week of Celebration Marks 20 Years Since VSU’s College Hill Debut and Welcomes ESPN’s First Take to Campus.
VSU Turns Up the Energy for Homecoming 2026: “College Hill: The Remix”’
The Hill comes alive October 3–10 with signature events, beloved traditions, and a Homecoming football showdown against Livingstone College.
Virginia State University Announces 2026 Homecoming Parade Route
Annual tradition returns Saturday, October 10; motorists encouraged to plan ahead.
Virginia State University Names History-making Brigadier General Sheila Baxter 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
The trailblazing alumna and former VSU student-athlete was the first African American woman to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Army Medical Service Corps.
Events
Fall 2026 Academic Calendar
Stay on top of the semester with the Fall 2026 Academic Calendar. Find important dates, deadlines, breaks, and academic milestones all in one place. Stay informed, stay on track, and make it a Greater semester from start to finish.
Trojan Football
Saturdays belong to the Trojans. From rivalry matchups to unforgettable home game moments, the 2026 football season is almost here. Plan your game days, wear your orange and blue, and help create the electric atmosphere that makes Rogers Stadium one of the best places to be each fall.
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Homecoming 2026
Are you ready, Trojans? This year’s Homecoming celebration, "College Hill" ” will be here before you know it. Save the date for a week of GREATER, happening October 3–10!
The VSU Experience
From groundbreaking research and hands-on learning to unforgettable traditions, discover what makes the VSU experience unlike any other.
