Virginia State Housing Costs

$3,640 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Virginia State?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Virginia State University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at Virginia State

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,698 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,657. All in all, an on-campus student at Virginia State University can expect to spend about $21,935 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Virginia State University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$16,995	$20,173
— Housing	$7,698
— Meals	$5,657
Other Living Expenses	$3,640	$4,940
Books and Supplies	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$21,935	$26,413

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Cost: $105,536

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $105,536 in housing, food and other expenses.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Virginia State University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$13,219
Two Years Ago	$13,219
One Year Ago	$16,606
Most Recent Year (2026)	$16,995
One Year From Now *	$18,613
Two Years From Now *	$20,385
Three Years From Now *	$22,326
Four Years From Now *	$24,452

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 9.5% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $23,553 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $29,392 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $25,325 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $105,536 for four years, or about $48,878 for two years on campus.

Plan for Cost Creep

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at Virginia State

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.