Under 3% of the students at Virginia State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $23,673 | $35,428 |
| Tuition | $9,154 | $20,909 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $11,544 | $11,544 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation & Other | $1,675 | $1,675 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 92% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 67% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 62% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 92% |
The Honors/Provost Program at Virginia State University offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
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In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Virginia State University was 2.80.
In 2020, 73% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 400 | 420 |
| 75th Percentile | 490 | 510 |
In 2020, 9% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 15 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 20 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Business Administration and Management, General |