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Virginia State University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Virginia State University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$22,006

Average net price after aid

$14,553

Total attendance cost

$24,173

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Virginia State University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$9,755

Out-of-state tuition

$22,006

Average net price

$14,553

Attendance cost

$24,173

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Virginia State University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Virginia State University.

Tuition

Per semester: $11,003

Annual: $22,006

Room and board

Per semester: $6,483

Annual: $12,966

Books and supplies

Per semester: $650

Annual: $1,300

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,820

Annual: $3,640

Attendance cost

Per semester: $12,087

Annual: $24,173

Virginia State University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$88,024

Four-year attendance estimate

$96,692

Four-year average net price

$58,212

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Virginia State University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $9,755 and out-of-state tuition is $22,006. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Virginia State University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$12,966

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$15,068

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,300

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,640

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$24,173

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Virginia State University pays approximately $14,553 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

89.10%

SAT Average

917

ACT Range

14-20

Virginia State University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 89.10%. This means approximately 891 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,787 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

89.10%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$9,755

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$22,006

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$24,173

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$14,553

State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

71.00%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

75.67%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Virginia State University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$22,006

Room and board

$12,966

Books and supplies

$1,300

Other expenses

$3,640

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$24,173

Average net price

$14,553

Average aid coverage

40%

$9,620 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Virginia State University pays approximately $14,553 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Virginia State University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.

Virginia State University net price

$14,553

Virginia average

$17,997

National average

$17,506

Virginia State University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $22,006 and average net price at $14,553. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$22,006

Current net price

$14,553

Current out-of-state tuition $22,006
Current average net price $14,553

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

40.72%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$45,543

Undergraduates

4,787

10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia State University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Virginia State University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Virginia State University?

Undergraduates

4,787

Completion rate

40.72%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

71.00%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

75.67%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 71.00% of Virginia State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 75.67% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

71.00%

Federal loan rate

75.67%

Students with any loan

93.38%

Average net price

$14,553

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia State University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Virginia State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$17,500

Median completer debt

$26,500

Median monthly payment

$281

Federal loan rate

75.67%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Virginia State University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Virginia State University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Virginia State University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$98,894,825

Faculty salary field

$9,216

Tuition revenue per FTE

$9,298

Instructional spend per FTE

$21,853

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Virginia State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Virginia State University is listed at 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Address

1 Hayden Drive
Petersburg, VA 23806

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Virginia State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Virginia State University
Accept. rate
89.10%
Tuition
$22,006
Net price
$14,553
10-yr earnings
$45,543
Washington and Lee University
Accept. rate
17.36%
Tuition
$64,525
Net price
$23,911
10-yr earnings
$94,810
Chamberlain University-Virginia
Accept. rate
100.00%
Tuition
$20,462
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$92,405
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Accept. rate
16.86%
Tuition
$58,014
Net price
$22,881
10-yr earnings
$86,863
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Accept. rate
57.03%
Tuition
$36,694
Net price
$23,790
10-yr earnings
$81,698

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Virginia State University Tuition?

Virginia State University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $22,006. In-state tuition is $9,755. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Virginia State University's average net price?

Virginia State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,553. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Virginia State University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Virginia State University.

What is Virginia State University's acceptance rate?

Virginia State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 89.10%.

How much is Virginia State University tuition?

Virginia State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $22,006.

What is Virginia State University's average net price?

Virginia State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,553.

What is Virginia State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,543 for Virginia State University.

Is Virginia State University accredited?

Virginia State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Virginia State University?

The local dataset lists 4,787 undergraduate students at Virginia State University.

What percentage of Virginia State University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Virginia State University in the local dataset is 71.00%.

What is the federal loan rate at Virginia State University?

The federal loan rate for Virginia State University in the local dataset is 75.67%.

Where should I verify Virginia State University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia State University or the latest official federal education data.