by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Virginia State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia State University were $10,043 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,650. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $4,342 in-state and $5,118 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,701 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
| Total | $10,043 | $22,650 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Virginia State University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Virginia State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Virginia State University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Virginia State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Virginia State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,540 | $16,542 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,540 | $16,542 |
| One Year Ago | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,701 | $17,532 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Virginia State has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $23,306 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.15%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,359. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.70%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,262.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,359 | $23,262 |
| In 2 Years | $10,685 | $23,890 |
| In 3 Years | $11,021 | $24,535 |
| In 4 Years | $11,368 | $25,197 |
| In 5 Years | $11,726 | $25,877 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $96,884, or close to $43,433 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Virginia State University, check out the Virginia State University Financial Aid page.
