Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
4-year Public university
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Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution established in 1968 with an urban setting located in Richmond. It is ranked 38 among the most innovative schools edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $16,353; out-of-state tuition and fees are $38,247. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,958. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#38 in Most Innovative Schools
Setting
Urban
Location Richmond, Virginia
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1838
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
20,958 Undergraduates
Website https://www.vcu.edu/

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$56,097
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$21,741
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $16,353
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,247
Room and Board Fees $13,283
$38,339 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$70 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jan
16
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,645 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$12,487 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,097
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
5.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 per year +room and boards
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Provost Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 per year
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Deans’ scholarships
Total Worth $8,000 per year
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

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Students

20,958 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
44% Students graduate within 6 years