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Virginia State University (VSU) Tuition and Fees

There is a public university in Petersburg, VA called Virginia State University. Virginia State University occupies a total area of about 236 acres. In 1882, Virginia State University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Virginia State University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is "A Transformative Experience" and its official colors are orange and blue. The total enrolment stands at 4,713 (Fall

$5,540

Tuition

$23,239

Cost of Attendance

$17,037

Net Price

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Virginia State University (VSU) Tuition and Fees

Virginia State University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at VSU is quite moderate. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $15,031, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $11,544, $1,300, and $1,675, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$9,056	$20,307
Book & Supplies	$1,300	$1,300
Room & Board cost	$11,208	$11,208
Other Expenses	$1,675	$1,675
Total Cost of Attendance	$23,239	$34,490

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $15,031. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,300 for books and supplies, $11,544 toward room and boarding, and $1,675 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $29,550 per year. Moreover, the tuition fees that the candidates have to pay stand at $9,154 and $20,909 for in-state and out-state students, respectively.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$17,037

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$14,436

$30,001 to $48,000

$15,330

$48,001 to $75,000

$17,936

$75,001 to $110,000

$19,511

$110,000+

$21,321

As for the net cost for attending VSU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At VSU, the average net price is estimated to be $18,034. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $15,586. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $16,410. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $18,899 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $20,339 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $22,089 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$9,056	$20,307
Room & Board Cost	$11,208	$11,208
Total Tuition & Fees	$20,264	$31,515

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Virginia State University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $15,031 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $11,544 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $29,550.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$8,131	$18,084
Fees	$3,516	$4,247

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$550
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$395

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Virginia State University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The students, who enroll for graduate courses, will have to bear a cost per credit hour of $115. Also, Virginia State University currently offers a number of online courses to students across 39 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$11,208	$11,208
Other Expense	$1,675	$1,675
Book & Supplies	$1,300	$1,300

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Virginia State University, these charges are the same irrespective of whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. The students will be required to pay $13,219 per year for the same. Moreover, the candidates will have to pay about $11,544 a year toward room and boarding charges. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,300. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $1,675.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$11,208

Off Campus

$11,208

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,675

Off Campus

$1,675

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,300

Off Campus

$1,300

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Virginia State University is around $148,547 as per official data. In contrast, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $18,034 in 2018-2019, $17,037 in 2017-2018, and $16,247 in 2016-2017.

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