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Virginia Commonwealth University

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Acceptance Rate 87 %
SAT Average 1,165
Tuition & Fees $36,048
($14,710)
Student Population 30,697
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,790

Academic Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University Campus, Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public, 4 or more 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 2021 tuition & fees are $14,710 for Virginia residents and $36,048 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 30,697 students are enrolled in. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87% and the graduation rate is 67% 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.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Virginia Commonwealth University are $14,710 for Virginia residents and $36,048 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $15,200 for in-state students and $28,538 for out-of-state students.
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Virginia Commonwealth University 2021 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,710$36,048
Graduate$15,200$28,538
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at VCU. The acceptance rate of VCU is 87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30%. The average graduation rate is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average received amount of financial aid is $9,790 and 55% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 30,697 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
[Chart] Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 87 %.
Graduation Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 67 %
Transfer-out Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 20 %
Retention Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 85 %
Student Population for Virginia Commonwealth University is 30,697
Student to Faculty Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 18 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,790 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Offered Degrees

VCU offers 227 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.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Two but less than four years certificate50
Bachelor's Degree613
Post Bachelor's Degree385
Master's Degree7316
Post Master's Degree40
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship435
Doctor's degree - professional practice30

Special Learning Opportunities

Virginia Commonwealth University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:6,628)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,580)

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✔

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