Paying for Virginia State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,755 1.05%	$22,006 2.79%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,841 2.82%	$24,154 2.81%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia State University (VSU) are $9,755 for Virginia residents and $22,006 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,964. It could cover 54.37% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,697 for Virginia residents and $27,948 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

VSU's 4-year tuition is $40,546 for Virginia residents and $90,801 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $121,080 for Virginia residents and $171,335 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Virginia State University is $9,755 for Virginia residents and $22,006 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.05% for Virginia residents and increased by 2.79% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of VSU is $9,857 for Virginia residents and $22,620 for out-of-state students, a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

VSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,654	$21,409	$13,219
2023-2024	$9,755	$22,006	$16,606
Change % 2023-2024	1.05%	2.79%	25.62%
2024-2025	$9,857	$22,620	$20,861

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,841 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,154. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at VSU is $13,203 for Virginia residents and $24,833 for out-of-state students , a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

VSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,489	$23,494	$13,219
2023-2024	$12,841	$24,154	$16,606
Change % 2023-2024	2.82%	2.81%	25.62%
2024-2025	$13,203	$24,833	$20,861

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at VSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $405 for Virginia residents and $939 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $593 for Virginia residents and $1,122 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$395	$902
	2023-2024	$405	$939
	2024-2025	$415	$978
Graduate	2022-2023	$567	$1,080
	2023-2024	$593	$1,122
	2024-2025	$620	$1,166

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,606 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 25.62% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 51.36% compared to the previous year.

The VSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,661 for state residents and $39,912 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,063 for state residents and $43,314 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At VSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,755
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,006
Room & Board	$12,966	$15,068
Personal Expenses	$3,640	$4,940
Books & Supplies	$1,300
COA (In-State)	$27,661	$31,063
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,912	$43,314

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at VSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at VSU is $40,546 for Virginia residents and $90,801 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Virginia State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

VSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,905	$10,058	$10,213	$10,370	$40,546
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,280	$22,558	$22,839	$23,124	$90,801
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,058	$10,213	$10,370	$10,530	$41,170
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,558	$22,839	$23,124	$23,412	$91,932
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,213	$10,370	$10,530	$10,692	$41,804
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,839	$23,124	$23,412	$23,704	$93,078
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,370	$10,530	$10,692	$10,857	$42,448
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,124	$23,412	$23,704	$23,999	$94,238
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,530	$10,692	$10,857	$11,024	$43,102
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,412	$23,704	$23,999	$24,298	$95,413

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $121,080 for Virginia residents and $171,335 for out-of-state students.

VSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,658	$29,700	$30,791	$31,931	$121,080
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,033	$42,201	$43,417	$44,685	$171,335
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,700	$30,791	$31,931	$33,124	$125,546
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,201	$43,417	$44,685	$46,006	$176,308
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,791	$31,931	$33,124	$34,372	$130,217
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,417	$44,685	$46,006	$47,384	$181,491
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,931	$33,124	$34,372	$35,678	$135,104
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,685	$46,006	$47,384	$48,820	$186,894
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,124	$34,372	$35,678	$37,044	$140,218
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,006	$47,384	$48,820	$50,319	$192,528

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $73,224 for Virginia residents and $123,479 for out-of-state students.

VSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,694	$17,736	$18,827	$19,967	$73,224
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,069	$30,237	$31,453	$32,721	$123,479
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,736	$18,827	$19,967	$21,160	$77,690
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,237	$31,453	$32,721	$34,042	$128,452
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,827	$19,967	$21,160	$22,408	$82,361
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,453	$32,721	$34,042	$35,420	$133,635
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,967	$21,160	$22,408	$23,714	$87,248
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,721	$34,042	$35,420	$36,856	$139,038
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,160	$22,408	$23,714	$25,080	$92,362
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,042	$35,420	$36,856	$38,355	$144,672

	In-State	Out-of-State
Virginia State University	$9,755	$22,006
George Mason University	$13,815	$37,979
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$15,478	$36,694
Virginia Commonwealth University	$16,233	$38,817
University of Virginia-Main Campus	$22,323	$59,633
Old Dominion University	$12,262	$32,662