| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 62.54% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 25.76% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 5.74% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 22 | 2.47% |
| International | 17 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.79% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.22% |
The majority of VSU graduate students are White.