How much is the VSU tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, VSU's tuition & fees is $9,755 for Virginia residents and $22,006 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $24,274 for Virginia residents and $36,525 for out-of-state students when a student lives on-campus.
VSU Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $9,755 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $22,006 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,300 |
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| On-campus Room & Board | $11,544 |
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| On-campus Expenses | $1,675 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $11,544 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $1,675 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $10,395 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $23,161 |
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How Much Does it Cost to Go to VSU for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $94,334 at VSU. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $147,210. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $95,923.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, VSU' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, four-years colleges in Virginia, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $19,087.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Virginia State University | $9,755 | $22,006 |
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| U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| Virginia Four-years Colleges | $19,100 |
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| Public Schools | $8,992 | $19,087 |
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| Private Schools | $19,105 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between VSU and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | $9,755 | $22,006 |
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| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | Utica, NY | $8,578 | $20,228 |
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| Winona State University | Winona, MN | $10,498 | $17,230 |
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| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | $7,878 | $17,958 |
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| Wayne State College | Wayne, NE | $7,688 | $7,970 |
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| Northern Vermont University | Johnson, VT | $12,804 | $26,892 |
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| Savannah State University | Savannah, GA | $5,498 | $16,218 |
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| CUNY City College | New York, NY | $7,340 | $15,290 |
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| California State University-Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA | $6,817 | $18,697 |
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| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | $14,628 | $20,820 |
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| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | $8,868 | $14,718 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Virginia State University has increased by 24.53% over the past 10 years from $17,192 to $22,006. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 27.67% from $18,402 to $24,154.
The living costs increased by 0.00% last year and 13.15% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Virginia State University, 3,563 students (91%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $11,964.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at VSU is $24,561 for students living on-campus and $24,561 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 838 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $11,498 and the average amount of student loans is $7,066.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
VSU's acceptance rate is 96.08%. A total of 9,978 applicants applied to and 9,587 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 920 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 9.60%.
To apply to VSU, 4 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 2 items are recommended to submit - Secondary school rank and Completion of college-preparatory program. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to VSU. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 935 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 18.
Its SAT score is lower than the national average score of 1,168. The ACT score is lower than the national average score of 24.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
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| SAT Total | 935 | 830 | 1,040 |
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| National Average | 1,168 | | |
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| Virginia Average | 1,172 | | |
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| SAT EBRW | 480 | 430 | 530 |
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| SAT Math | 455 | 400 | 510 |
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| ACT Composite | 18 | 15 | 21 |
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| National Average | 24 | | |
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| Virginia Average | 26 | | |
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| ACT Math | 16 | 15 | 17 |
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| ACT English | 16 | 14 | 18 |
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Student Population
Virginia State University has a total of 4,648 students including 4,300 undergraduate and 348 graduate students. By gender, there are 1,684 male students and 2,616 female students attending VSU. The school offers online degree programs and 48 students enrolled online exclusively (1.03% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Total | 4,300 |
1,684 | 2,616 |
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| Undergraduate | 3,899 |
1,562 | 2,337 |
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| Graduate | 401 |
122 | 279 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA |
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| Phone | 804-524-5000 |
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| WEB | www.vsu.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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| Program Offered | 52 Programs |
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| Online Program Offered | 5 Online Programs |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 15 Graduate Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Acceptance Rate | 89.72% |
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| Yield | 18.72% |
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| Student Population | 4,648 |
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| Graduation Rate | 37% |
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| Retention Rate | 73% (Full-time), 71% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 12 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 272 (Full-time), 150 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 681 (Full-time), 322 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $73,516 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $67,422 |
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