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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
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Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA
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Rankings*
#74 in Federal Region III Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$16,458 Virginia Residents
$39,042 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,910 Virginia Residents
$21,412 Out-of-State
expensive$16,753 Virginia Residents
$31,589 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$13,068 Virginia Residents
$25,482 Out-of-State
Less$11,794Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,797
Admission
Higher1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresLower940 SAT
18 ACT
Easier91.00%Acceptance RateTighter89.50%
Favorable25.10%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower16.35%
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)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger28,082Total EnrollmentSmaller5,783
Larger20,958Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller5,337
Larger7,124Graduate Student PopulationSmaller446
Larger2,680Online Student PopulationSmaller682
Completion & Outcomes
Higher64%Graduate RateLower39%
Higher20%Transfer-out RateLower18%
Higher85%Retention RateLower70%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
2,893Number of faculties362
Higher$100,382Average Faculty SalaryLower$85,785
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.