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Virginia Commonwealth University

Acceptance Rate 91.00 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $39,042
($16,458)
Student Population 28,082
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,794

Academic Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University Campus, Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public, four-years institute located in Richmond, Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,458 for Virginia residents and $39,042 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $16,753 for Virginia residents and $31,589 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 28,082 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.00% and the graduation rate is 64% last year.
The salary after graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, VCU's tuition & fees is $16,458 for Virginia residents and $39,042 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $16,753 for in-state students and $31,589 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,458$39,042
Graduate$16,753$31,589
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at VCU. The acceptance rate of VCU is 91.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.10%. The average graduation rate is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 20%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,794 and 73% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 28,082 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 91.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.00%
Graduation Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 64 %
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 20 %
Transfer-out Rate
20%
Retention Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for Virginia Commonwealth University is 28,082
Student Population
28,082
Student to Faculty Ratio for Virginia Commonwealth University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,794 at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,794

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284-2512
Phone804-828-0100
WEBhttps://www.vcu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.vcu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://sfs.vcu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://sfs.vcu.edu/tuition-and-fees/estimate-your-tuition-and-fees/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://militaryservices.vcu.edu/military-benefits/index.html
Athletichttps://irds.vcu.edu/consumer-information/general-institutional-information/
Disability Servicehttps://saeo.vcu.edu/

Offered Degrees

VCU offers 249 major programs through online and on-site education where 29 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's653
Master's7516
Doctorate (Research)475
Doctorate (Practical)30
2-4 Years Certificate80
Post-Bachelor's Certificate475
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

Virginia Commonwealth University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,702)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,168)

Veterans Benefits

Virginia Commonwealth University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges