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Tuition

$11,204

$24,619

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,488
Declined + 6,262
Total Received 15,750
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Public

23,951

undergraduate students

7,801

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

44%

56%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
24%
500-599
49%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
-1%
700-800
4%
600-699
24%
500-599
50%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
27%
300-399
2%
200-299
-1%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
36%
18-23
45%
12-17
7%
6-11
-1%
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
40%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
41%
18-23
48%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Mass Communication
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School Facts

Virginia Commonwealth University, founded in 1838, is a public research university. Its campus is located in Richmond, VA.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 31,752
Established in 1838
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
ACEHSA (Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration)
AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education)
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
JRCNMT (Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5570

Right Now

Richmond, VA

Two urban campuses totaling 144 acres in Richmond (population: 205,533). Served by air, bus, taxi, and train. School operates transportation between campuses.

Virginia Commonwealth University
901 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23284

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
21%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
21 fraternities 7% of male students
 
17 sororities 6% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
53%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
24%
500-599
49%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
-1%
700-800
4%
600-699
24%
500-599
50%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
20%
500-599
48%
400-499
27%
300-399
2%
200-299
-1%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
36%
18-23
45%
12-17
7%
6-11
-1%
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
43%
18-23
40%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
41%
18-23
48%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,488
Declined + 6,262
Total Received 15,750

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Admissions Contact

Sybil Halloran
Director of Admissions
P: 800 841-3638
F: 804 828-1899
ugrad@vcu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,860
Room 5,262
Board 3,384
Additional fees 2,025
Books & supplies 1,319
Total $19,850
Average Financial Aid - 9,956
Total with Avg. Aid $9,894

Financial Aid

51%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,956

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $30,932,200
State $19,746,405
Institutional $1,839,781
Other external $7,166,182
Total $59,684,568

Non-need-based

Federal $831,043
State $217,959
Institutional $1,834,008
Other external $9,027,403
Total $11,910,413

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 804 828-6669
F: 804 827-0060
faidmailag@vcu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Brenda Burke
Director of Financial Aid
blburke@vcu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
golf
soccer
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic 10 Conference, Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Rams
School colors
black and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross-Country, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Light Weight Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Edward Mclaughlin (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Addiction Studies
Adult Learning
African-American Studies
Anatomy
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Art History/Museum Studies
Athletic Training/Addiction Studies
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Business
Business Administration
Chemical Biology
Chemical/Life Science Engineering
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Radiation Sciences
Clinical/Translational Sciences
Communication Art
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems/Security
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Crafts
Crafts/Material Studies
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Dance/Choreography
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Design
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Epidemiology
Fashion
Film
Financial Technology
Fine Arts
Foreign Languages
Forensic Science
Gender/Women's/Sexuality Studies
Genetic Counseling
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Health Care Policy/Research
Health Psychology
Health Services Organization/Research
Health-Related Sciences
Health/Movement Sciences
Health/Physical Education/Exercise Science
History
Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness
Human Genetics
Information Systems
Integrative Life Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Studies
Kinetic Imaging
Leadership
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering
Media
Media/Art/Text
Medical Physics
Medicine
Microbiology/Immunology
Music
Nanoscience/Nanotechnology
Neuroscience
Nurse Anesthesia
Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Painting/Printmaking
Patient Counseling
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Photography/Film
Physical Education/Exercise Science
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physics/Applied Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Product Innovation
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Policy/Administration
Reading
Real Estate
Recreation/Parks/Sport Management
Rehabilitation Counseling
Rehabilitation/Movement Science
Religious Studies
Science
Sculpture
Social Work
Social/Behavioral Health
Sociology
Special Education
Sport Leadership
Systems Modeling/Analysis
Taxation
Teaching
Theatre
Urban/Regional Planning
Urban/Regional Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Mass Communication

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

31,752

total students

93%

7%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

75%

23,951
students

Female
56%
13,487

Male
44%
10,464

Graduate

25%

7,801
students

Female
62%
4,874

Male
38%
2,927

undergraduateFull-time

83%

20,010
students

Female
57%
11,283

Male
43%
8,727

undergraduatePart-time

17%

3,941
students

Female
56%
2,204

Male
44%
1,737

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

57%

Transfer applicants accepted

64%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 83
Countries most often represented China
India
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
The United Arab Emirates
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Blair W. Brown
Director, Office of International Admissions
804 828-6016
bwbrown@vcu.edu

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