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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a large, public institution located in Richmond, va. Founded in 1838, Virginia Commonwealth University offers undergraduate degrees in 221 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
21,210 undergraduates
$16,233 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Virginia Commonwealth University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 92.6%
SAT score average 1137
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.63
Application fee $75
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia Commonwealth University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,233
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,119
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $6,150
Cost of attendance* $39,742
Average financial aid package $17,322
Estimated cost $22,420 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,817
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,119
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $6,150
Cost of attendance* $62,326
Average financial aid package $17,322
Estimated cost $45,004 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Commonwealth University Provost Scholarship No essay $64,000 Apply Now
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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia Commonwealth University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,210, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

28,464

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
21%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
13%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Virginia Commonwealth University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284
8048280100
https://www.vcu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Virginia Commonwealth University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Virginia Commonwealth University?

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Commonwealth University? 

The acceptance rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Commonwealth University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Commonwealth University students was 3.63.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia Commonwealth University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia Commonwealth University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $158,968.

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