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Virginia Commonwealth University

Online Programs Graduate Programs Request Information
Acceptance Rate 86 %
SAT Average 1,165
Tuition & Fees $35,904
($14,596)
Student Population 30,697
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,790

VCU Academic Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Richmond, Virginia. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and total 30,697 students are enrolled into VCU. 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 acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86% and the graduation rate is 67% last year.

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VCU 2020 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in academic year 2019-2020, Virginia Commonwealth University tuition and fees are $14,596 for Virginia residents and $35,904 for non-residents. For graduate school, its 2020 tuition and fees are $15,086 for in-state students and $28,424 for out-of-state students.

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Virginia Commonwealth University 2020 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,596$35,904
Graduate$15,086$28,424
[Chart] Virginia Commonwealth University 2019-2020 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics at VCU

Next chart illustrates the 2020 key academic stats at VCU. The acceptance rate of VCU is 86% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32%. The average graduation rate is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 19%. Total 30,697 students are attending VCU including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average received amount of financial aid is $9,790 and 55 students received grants of scholarship aid (0.23% of total undergraduate students). Total 30,697 students are attending VCU including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

[Chart] Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 86 %.
Graduation Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 67 %
Transfer-out Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University is 19 %
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.

Virginia Commonwealth University Directory Information

Directory Information
Address910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284-2512
Phone804-828-0100
WEBwww.vcu.edu/
Admissionwww.admissions.vcu.edu
Online Applicationwww.ugrad.vcu.edu/apply/freshman/index.html
Financial Aidwww.finaid.vcu.edu
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/vcu
Veterans Tuitionwww.militaryservices.vcu.edu/benefits/index.html
Athleticwww.vcuathletics.com/landing/index
Disability Servicehttps://das.vcu.edu/

Offered Degrees

VCU offers 222 programs through online and on-site education. Next table lists the number of programs by offered degree.

all offered programs
Offered Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Two but less than four years certificate30
Bachelor's Degree613
Post Bachelor's Degree355
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 at Virginia Commonwealth University
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 at Virginia Commonwealth University
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✔

Accepted Credits at Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University accepts following credits that their students have earned.

Accepted Credits at Virginia Commonwealth University
Dual Credits✔
Credits for life experiences✔
Advanced Placement (AP) credits✔

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