by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Virginia State University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $406 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $956 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $406 | $956 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Virginia State University are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $4,342 in-state and $5,118 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,701 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
| Total | $10,043 | $22,650 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Virginia State University has tracked across the last few 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,306 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at Virginia State University, check out the Virginia State University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Virginia State University Tuition & Fees page.