Overview
Student Population
30,697| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Online | vcu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 575 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Difficult| SAT | 1070/1260 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
$12,094| 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 Tuition
$32,742| 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
$47,500 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
53% within 6 yearsPopular 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.
