| Virginia Commonwealth University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Christopher Newport UniversityOld Dominion UniversityNorfolk State UniversityJames Madison UniversityUniversity of Virginia-Main CampusWilliam & MaryGeorge Mason UniversityVirginia State UniversityUniversity of Virginia's College at WiseEastern Virginia Medical SchoolSimilar Virginia Colleges George Mason UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityUniversity of Virginia-Main CampusOld Dominion UniversityJames Madison UniversityWilliam & MaryRadford UniversityNorfolk State UniversityVirginia State UniversityLongwood UniversityAtlantic 10 Conference George Washington UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts-AmherstSaint Louis UniversityFordham UniversitySt Bonaventure UniversityDavidson CollegeUniversity of DaytonDuquesne UniversityLa Salle UniversitySaint Joseph's UniversityUniversity of Rhode IslandGeorge Mason UniversityUniversity of Richmond | |
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| #267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,720 Virginia Residents $39,884 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $17,252 Virginia Residents $32,470 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $9,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,130 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 92.62% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 21.59% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 28,464 | Total Enrollment | |
| 21,210 | Undergraduate | |
| 7,254 | Graduate | |
| 2,830 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduate Rate | |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 3,047 | Number of faculty | |
| $111,084 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.