Virginia State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,154

Cost of attendance at Virginia State University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,909

Cost of attendance at Virginia State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Virginia State University was $16,770. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Virginia State

Virginia State net price calculator

$16,770

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Virginia State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$16,770	$1,562 (9%)	$13,521	$14,577	$17,890	$19,849	$22,173
2021	$18,332	$298 (2%)	$15,823	$16,672	$19,200	$20,708	$22,478
2020	$18,034	$997 (6%)	$15,586	$16,410	$18,899	$20,339	$22,089
2019	$17,037	$790 (5%)	$14,436	$15,330	$17,936	$19,511	$21,321
2018	$16,247	$981 (6%)	$13,546	$14,456	$17,213	$18,808	$20,690
2017	$15,266	$828 (6%)	$12,998	$13,972	$16,695	$18,268	$20,047
2016	$14,438	$604 (4%)	$11,986	$13,077	$15,954	$17,700	$19,565
2015	$15,042	$907 (6%)	$12,934	$13,739	$16,345	$17,869	$19,512
2014	$14,135	--	$11,936	$12,781	$15,514	$17,064	$18,766

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,673	No change	$9,154	$13,219	$1,300
2021	$23,673	No change	$9,154	$13,219	$1,300
2020	$23,673	$434 (2%)	$9,154	$13,219	$1,300
2019	$23,239	$658 (3%)	$9,056	$12,883	$1,300
2018	$22,581	$572 (3%)	$8,726	$12,555	$1,300
2017	$22,009	$556 (3%)	$8,472	$12,237	$1,300
2016	$21,453	$348 (2%)	$8,226	$11,927	$1,300
2015	$21,105	$338 (2%)	$8,002	$11,803	$1,300
2014	$20,767	$692 (3%)	$7,784	$11,683	$1,300
2013	$20,075	--	$7,420	$11,355	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Virginia State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,360 dormitories available to its students at $6,744 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Virginia State is $749 per month.
Does Virginia State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Virginia State for one academic year is $4,800, which works out to $533 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Virginia State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Virginia State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,675

If living off-campus, with family: $6,507

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,675
How much is Virginia State application fees?: Virginia State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Virginia State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$395	$567
For out-of-state students	$902	$1,080

Housing and Meal

Virginia State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Virginia State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,800	$6,744	N/A	19	2,360
2021	$4,800	$6,744	N/A	19	3,927
2020	$4,800	$6,744	N/A	19	3,394
2019	$4,660	$6,548	N/A	19	3,389
2018	$4,524	$6,356	N/A	19	2,873
2017	$4,392	$6,170	N/A	19	2,921
2016	$4,262	$5,990	N/A	19	3,088

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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