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Virginia State University is a public educational institute located in Petersburg, Virginia, in the United States. It was founded in 1882 and operates in the education, higher education, and university industries. The university is also classified as a historically black college and university (HBCU).
The university holds various accreditations, such as those from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. Additionally, the institution has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Virginia State University is affiliated with various organizations such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, National Athletic Association, and the Association of Public and Land. The university's motto is "Dream, Explore, Succeed".
