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Located in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 16,549 prospective students applied, and 14,273 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,529 enrolled in the school. 25,301 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,396 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $12,094 plus fees of $2,399. VCU is ranked 442 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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VCU is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Commonwealth University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#442 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#136 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1260 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 |
| Other Fees | $2,399 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,041 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 |
| Other Fees | $2,399 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,689 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234030 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Commonwealth University.
Current students may use the Virginia Commonwealth University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.