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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 17,088 prospective students applied, and 14,890 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,401 enrolled in the school. 25,301 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,396 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,094 plus fees of $2,502. VCU is ranked 453 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#453 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#137 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#525 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Value 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 | $2,502 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,760 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,722 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 |
| Other Fees | $2,502 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,760 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,370 |
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.