| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 195 | 87.84% |
| International | 18 | 8.11% |
| White | 6 | 2.70% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.45% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0.45% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0 | 0.45% |
The majority of Virginia State graduate students are Black or African American.