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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a large, public institution located in Richmond, va. Virginia Commonwealth University offers undergraduate degrees in 213 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 20,552 undergraduates
cost $15,642
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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.

Acceptance rate 91.0%
SAT score average 1170
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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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 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

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

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biology, General
Design and Applied Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Communication and Media Studies

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,642
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,279
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $5,720
Cost of attendance* $34,881
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $34,881 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,588
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,279
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $5,720
Cost of attendance* $56,827
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $56,827 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.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia Commonwealth University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,552, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284-2512
phone N/A
address https://www.vcu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Commonwealth University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Commonwealth University students was N/A.

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 $139,524.

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