Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,661. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Virginia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,043 | $22,650 |
| Housing & meals | $12,966 | $12,966 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $3,640 | $3,640 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$288 | −$288 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,661 | $40,268 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
VSU net price compared with other Virginia colleges
VSU has the 8th-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Virginia Union University | $13,235 | 34% | $38,275 |
| 5 | Radford University | $14,578 | 49% | $53,739 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University | $14,638 | 46% | $54,914 |
| 7 | Norfolk State University | $15,282 | 39% | $44,666 |
| 8 | Virginia State University | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 |
| 9 | Randolph College | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 |
| 10 | Virginia Military Institute | $17,113 | 76% | $77,369 |
| 11 | Sweet Briar College | $17,758 | 52% | $51,943 |
| 12 | Bridgewater College | $17,800 | 53% | $53,453 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why VSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University | 89% | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 | This school |
| Norfolk State University | 88% | $15,282 | 39% | $44,666 | |
| Radford University | 90% | $14,578 | 49% | $53,739 | |
| Christopher Newport University | 86% | $23,015 | 72% | $60,509 | |
| Longwood University | 90% | $19,066 | 61% | $52,347 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Virginia State University would cost you $558 more per year than Norfolk State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Virginia State University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$1,274).
- Virginia State University gives aided families $470 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | VSU | Norfolk State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,043 | $10,180 | −$137 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,200 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $12,966 | $11,692 | +$1,274 |
| Personal & travel | $3,640 | $4,700 | −$1,060 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$288 | −$1,139 | +$851 |
| Sticker price | $27,661 | $26,633 | +$1,028 |
| Average grants | −$11,821 | −$11,351 | −$470 |
| You pay | $15,840 | $15,282 | +$558 |
“+” means VSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
VSU cost questions
How much is tuition at VSU?
Tuition and fees are $10,043 a year for Virginia residents and $22,650 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending VSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,661 a year for Virginia residents living on campus and about $40,268 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at VSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,840 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,220; $48–75k pay $19,463; $110k+ pay $25,508. These figures are for Virginia residents.
How much debt do VSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 13.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Virginia State University overview