| 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.