Virginia State University: cost & net price by income
Petersburg, Virginia
The average net price at Virginia State University is about $14,553 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,823 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $22,478. Published in-state tuition is $9,755. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,823/yr
- $30k–$48k$16,672/yr
- $48k–$75k$19,200/yr
- $75k–$110k$20,708/yr
- $110k+$22,478/yr
Virginia State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $14,553
- In-state tuition
- $9,755
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,006
- Students receiving aid
- 71%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Virginia State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Virginia State University is about $14,553 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Virginia State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Virginia State University is about $15,823 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Virginia State University?
- At Virginia State University, published in-state tuition is $9,755 and out-of-state tuition is $22,006 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Virginia State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Virginia State University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)