Virginia State University's published cost of attendance is $71,515. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $17,004, middle-income families pay around $19,209, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,662.
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $71,515 |
| Tuition and Fees | $57,080 |
| Room and Board | $17,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,062 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$46,068 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,447 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,004 |
| $30–48k | $18,152 |
| $48–75k | $19,209 |
| $75–110k | $24,323 |
| $110k+ | $38,662 |
Virginia State University's published cost of attendance is $71,515. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $17,004, middle-income families pay around $19,209, and higher-income families pay approximately $38,662. Azimuth ranks University of the Pacific #1018 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Virginia State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure is designed to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The affordability rank reflects both the headline net prices and the debt load graduates carry out, shaped by Virginia's public-tuition baseline and the institution's aid capacity. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $50,438; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,820, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of the Pacific earn median 4-year earnings of $81,820, placing University of the Pacific in the 87.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $21,523 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 96.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of the Pacific #57 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Biology, General reports 138 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,012, ranked #5 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 98 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $76,025, ranked #96 nationally in its major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 81 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $171,261, ranked #1 nationally in its major. Computer Science reports 68 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $147,511, ranked #35 nationally in its major.
