Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
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 17,579 prospective students applied, and 16,308 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,084 enrolled in the school. 23,539 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,055 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,094 plus fees of $3,225. VCU is ranked 445 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
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VCU is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Commonwealth University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#445 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#143 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#452 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1300 |
| ACT | 20/29 |
| GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $3,225 |
| Room and Board | $12,279 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,108 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $3,225 |
| Room and Board | $12,279 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,756 |
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.