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Virginia Commonwealth University
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  • 4 Year
  • RICHMOND, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade A minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade A
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A minus
    12. Safety
      grade C

    About

    910 W FRANKLIN ST
    RICHMOND, VA 23284
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic 10 Conference

    From Virginia Commonwealth University

    Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public university whose mission is to provide a stimulating environment for teaching, learning, research, comprehensive medical care and service; to promote the pursuit of knowledge; and, to disseminate professional skills. VCU is committed to advancing equitable access to academic success, striving to ensure a 21st-century, real-world learning experience for our students by driving innovation, access and excellence for students at every level. We take pride in our nationally ranked academic programs and academic medical center, research and scholarly productivity, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and engagement with the communities we serve and transform.

    Virginia Commonwealth University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 17
    Acceptance Rate
    91%
    SAT Range
    1060-1250
    ACT Range
    21-28
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,566 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,811 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    3
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    3
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      57%
    • On Campus
      4%
    • Online
      39%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,734 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    3,209
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    31%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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