School Information

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Total Cost $23,731
Total Enrollment 32,172
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Virginia Commonwealth University

http://www.vcu.edu/
910 W Franklin St, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512
(804) 828-0100

VCU is a public, metropolitan, research university, supported by Virginia to serve the people of the state and the nation. The university provides a fertile and stimulating environment for learning, teaching, research, creative expression and public service. Essential to the life of the university is the faculty — actively engaged in scholarship and creative exploration activities that increase knowledge and understanding of the world and inspire and enrich teaching. The university is dedicated to educating full-time and part-time students of all ages and backgrounds in an atmosphere of free inquiry and scholarship so they may realize their full potential as ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Virginia Commonwealth University, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 42.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,946), and 44% receive loans ($6,966 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,960. Off campus it is around $10,960.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Virginia Commonwealth University is $15,907 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Virginia Commonwealth University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,117
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $20,751
Tuition Graduate in State $8,184
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,939
Living Costs
Virginia Commonwealth University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $23,731
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $37,365
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,731
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,771
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $37,365
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $26,405
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 14,292 people applied to Virginia Commonwealth University. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (71.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (36.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 22,886 undergraduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 45.0% of the 9,286 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     91.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone (804) 828-1222
Admissions Office Email ugrad@vcu.edu
Admissions Office Address 821 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2526
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/transfer/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.vcu.edu/ugrad/apply/index.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Virginia Commonwealth University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Virginia Commonwealth University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 89
African-American/Black Studies 4
Area Studies, Other 70
Women's Studies 15
Biological and biomedical sciences 51 187 76 38
Anatomy 18 4 3
Biochemistry 12 10 7
Bioinformatics 2 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 185 24
Biostatistics 3 1
Epidemiology 1
Exercise Physiology 1
Human/Medical Genetics 3 2 3
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 1 1 10
Pharmacology 1 4 9
Physiology, General 16 21 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 52 521 168 13
Accounting 26 86 18
Business Administration and Management, General 2 1 124
Business/Commerce, General 333 17 13
Business/Managerial Economics 32 4
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 69
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 12
Real Estate 4 0
Taxation 5
Communication, journalism, and related programs 207 91
Mass Communication/Media Studies 207 91
Computer and information sciences and support services 11 65 49
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 29 13
Information Science/Studies 10 36 36
Education 90 100 291 18
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 17
Art Teacher Education 27 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 34
Curriculum and Instruction 2
Education, General 1 123 18
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 77 56
Educational/Instructional Media Design 4
Health Teacher Education 73
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Reading Teacher Education 8 11
Special Education and Teaching, General 36
Engineering 154 20 8
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 40 5 3
Chemical Engineering 17
Computer Engineering, General 10
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 40
Engineering, General 15 5
Mechanical Engineering 47
English language and literature/letters 124 30
Creative Writing 10
English Language and Literature, General 124 20
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 13 4
Adult Development and Aging 13 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 39
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 39
Language Interpretation and Translation
Health professions and related clinical sciences 7 403 272 502
Athletic Training/Trainer 6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 31 5
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 13
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD) 12
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 18
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 91
Genetic Counseling/Counselor 5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 46 3
Medicine (MD) 174
Nurse Anesthetist 31 6
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 3
Nursing, Other 4 66
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 315
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 29 5
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 130
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 3 5
Physical Therapy/Therapist 80
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 25
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 39
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 3 31
History 93 12
History, General 93 12
Mathematics and statistics 37 14
Mathematics, General 37 14
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12 142 22 3
Biological and Physical Sciences 59
Historic Preservation and Conservation 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 83 22
Natural Sciences 9 3
Natural resources and conservation 27 24
Environmental Studies 27 24
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 4 55
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 4 55
Philosophy and religious studies 52
Philosophy 16
Religion/Religious Studies 36
Physical sciences 68 2 3
Chemistry, General 59 0 2
Physics, General 9 2
Physics, Other 0 1
Psychology 343 24 17
Clinical Psychology 9 6
Counseling Psychology 7 6
Psychology, General 343 8 5
Public administration and social service professions 5 71 232 19
Public Administration 5 31 13
Social Work 71 201 6
Security and protective services 44 291 62
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 190 34
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
Forensic Science and Technology 67 21
Security and Protective Services, Other 8 34 7
Social sciences 18 163 33
Anthropology 14
Cartography 9
Political Science and Government, General 70
Social Sciences, Other 8
Sociology 0 51 11
Urban Studies/Affairs 1 28 22
Transportation and materials moving 1
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other 1
Visual and performing arts 500 75 1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 24 2 1
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 29
Dance, General 11
Design and Applied Arts, Other 27
Design and Visual Communications, General 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 48 23
Fashion/Apparel Design 84
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 26
Graphic Design 38
Illustration 42
Interior Design 31
Music Performance, General 40 5
Painting 51
Photography 37
Sculpture 38
 
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