Overview
Student Population
30,675| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Online | vcu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | 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 15,248 prospective students applied, and 12,793 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,130 enrolled in the school. 25,122 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,553 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,340 plus fees of $2,284. VCU is ranked 590 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
Challenging| SAT | 1140/1320 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
83.9%
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
$11,340| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 |
| Other Fees | $2,284 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,172 |
Out of State Tuition
$30,712| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,860 |
| Other Fees | $2,284 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,544 |
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.
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