Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4 Year
- RICHMOND, VA
CollegeGrad School
Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4 Year
- RICHMOND, VA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 4,608 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade C
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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VCU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93%
Application Deadline
January 17
SAT Range
1070-1300
ACT Range
20-29
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$19,656 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,623 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 253 responses48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 337 responses55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 334 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology449 Graduates
- Business369 Graduates
- Health Teacher Education357 Graduates
- Biology352 Graduates
- Information Science262 Graduates
- Communications229 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration218 Graduates
- Nursing216 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities192 Graduates
- Political Science and Government186 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
18,525 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,869
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 366 responsesPoll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 426 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 192 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Virginia Commonwealth University Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 4,608 reviews
The campus is nice, and I really like Richmond. I think the city really has to grow on some people. However, the school is constantly expanding its presence in the city and taking up unnecessary space.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great school for those interested in the arts. I'm currently enrolled in the Art Foundation program and I've had an amazing experience. There's a wide variety of courses you can take, I even had the chance to take a class in glass blowing! There's a wide diversity in students here allowing you to learn from different perspectives. The only complaint I'd have for the university is that its dining options aren't very inclusive for those with limited diets. I'm vegan and I have trouble ordering from the on-campus food options. However, there's so much food to explore here in Richmond itself so it's not a huge let down.
My experience attending VCU has been marvelous! I love how big and diverse the school is, along with the architect surrounding it. Although, VCU is a big school, they do a great job at taking proper safety measures while providing lots of security throughout campus. The professors at VCU do a great job to ensure that all students can be successful and learn in the environment. Lastly, the student life at VCU is very welcoming. I love how the students here are so nice to everyone, and everything feels so surreal. It feels like family here, and I do not regret my decision at all.