Virginia State University's published cost of attendance is $27,661. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,220, families in the lower-middle range pay around $14,758, middle-income families pay about $19,463, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $22,223, and higher-income families pay roughly $25,508.
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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) | $27,661 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,650 |
| Room and Board | $13,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,821 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,840 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,220 |
| $30–48k | $14,758 |
| $48–75k | $19,463 |
| $75–110k | $22,223 |
| $110k+ | $25,508 |
Virginia State University's published cost of attendance is $27,661. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,220, families in the lower-middle range pay around $14,758, middle-income families pay about $19,463, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $22,223, and higher-income families pay roughly $25,508. Azimuth ranks Virginia State University #594 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 University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based grants, loans, and work-study. The college uses the FAFSA to determine eligibility and constructs aid packages that blend institutional funding with federal and state resources. Most admitted students receive need-based aid, and the college publishes its financial aid policies on its admissions website. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,181; 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 $51,739, median federal debt of $26,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $299 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Virginia State University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,739, placing Virginia State University in the 11.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Virginia State University #1153 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Virginia State University sits in the 8.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. These outcomes reflect the college's strength in fields where employers actively recruit and where early-career earnings compound steadily over time. The earnings pattern centers on Business, which shapes both the scale and the financial trajectory of Virginia State University graduates. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 72 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,624, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 67 students earning $37,861, and the The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 54 students earning $48,362. Together, these programs anchor the college's economic profile and demonstrate how a concentrated program mix can deliver consistent, above-benchmark outcomes across a cohesive student body.
