Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,958
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that VCU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at VCU is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Virginia is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

VCU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,319

Cost of attendance at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

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Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,657

Cost of attendance at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Virginia Commonwealth University received on average $13,623 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,623

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,164	31%	$4,956	$5,768,822
Other Federal Grant	1,569	42%	$5,837	$9,157,786
State Grant/Scholarships	1,578	43%	$7,289	$11,502,162
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,579	70%	$7,266	$18,738,836
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,892	78%	$13,623	$39,398,784

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Virginia Commonwealth University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Virginia Commonwealth University students is 67.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.9%.

67.6%

asian 73.4% 460 students
African American 62.6% 493 students
white 68.9% 1,258 students
unknown 71.8% 28 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 63.9% 212 students
International Students 59.7% 71 students
Mixed Race 68.0% 157 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Virginia Commonwealth University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Virginia Commonwealth University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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