Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
3,929
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
91%
Average Aid Amount
$16,545
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
1,263
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
92%
Financial Aid Information at VSU
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 3,929 students (91% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $16,545. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 1,263 students (92% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Virginia State University is $10,043 for Virginia residents and $22,650 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 3,929 students (91% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $16,545. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Virginia State University for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 3,929 | 91% | $16,545 |
| Pell Grants | 3,053 | 71% | $5,100 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,254 | 76% | $9,322 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 1,263 beginning students (92% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 1,263 students (92% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Virginia State University.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 1,263 | 92% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 1,263 | 92% | $12,300 |
| Federal Grants | 921 | 67% | $9,198 |
| Pell Grants | 921 | 67% | $6,572 |
| Other Federal Grants | 921 | 67% | $2,626 |
| State/Local Grants | 589 | 43% | $7,613 |
| Institutional Grants | 850 | 62% | $3,036 |
| Student Loans | 1,263 | 92% | $7,092 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,237 | 90% | $7,170 |
| Other Student Loans | 26 | 2% | $3,375 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 874 have paid in-state tuition rates (64% of undergraduate students) and 502 students (36%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Virginia State University.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 874 | 64% | $10,043 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 502 | 36% | $22,650 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 873 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Virginia State University. Among them, 735 students have lived on campus and 0 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 472 | 488 | 735 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 725 | 609 | $6,974,750 | $9,620 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 390 | 368 | $4,579,164 | $11,741 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 139 | 103 | $1,460,614 | $10,508 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 83 | 62 | $552,943 | $6,662 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 69 | 57 | $303,561 | $4,399 |
| $110,001 or more | 44 | 19 | $78,468 | $1,783 |
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