Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4 Year
- RICHMOND, VA
CollegeGrad School
Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4 Year
- RICHMOND, VA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 4,458 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B
- 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
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VCU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1060-1250
ACT Range
21-28
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
$20,566 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,811 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
83%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
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. 329 responses54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 326 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
Online Programs Offered
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
18,734 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,209
Undergrads Over 25
221900%
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. 358 responsesPoll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 418 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
66%
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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VCU is a pretty awesome school. Though I've only been here for 5 months, people at VCU are very homey. Everyone is willing to help and to talk to you: staff, students, professors, random guy on the street! VCU also has amazing resources from race equality all the way to job opportunities. There is a plethora of apps and online information that VCU just sends to you via email. They also give things away like crazy: school supplies, scholarships, little gifts, food, everything. There is something for everyone
For prospecting students, I will say VCU can be very different from imagined. First, VCU is definitely a liberal school that is big on activism and service. Secondly, professors are usually very lax and casual with students. Third, temptations are quite strong at VCU: parties, shopping, doing everything but work. Some of these things can be overwhelming for students who aren't used to everything being at hands reach. Even so, VCU is an amazing school and a good choice for students.
For prospecting students, I will say VCU can be very different from imagined. First, VCU is definitely a liberal school that is big on activism and service. Secondly, professors are usually very lax and casual with students. Third, temptations are quite strong at VCU: parties, shopping, doing everything but work. Some of these things can be overwhelming for students who aren't used to everything being at hands reach. Even so, VCU is an amazing school and a good choice for students.
My experience here at Virginia Commonwealth University has been very fulfilling. The campus is beautiful and clean, professors and students are very helpful and friendly, the food and local area is astonishingly breathtaking, everything about it has been amazing. I have made many connections and friendships being here at this university that I will cherish forever. The classes and learning material has been a challenge that I have always been up for, so it feels good to be able to work hard for something that I want and am passionate about. The extracurricular activities and rec sports are so much fun to be a part of as well! I would not want to be anywhere else other than Virginia Commonwealth University. Go rams!
A big plus I would say about VCU is the diversity that they have here. They're always making sure to include people from all communities to feel apart of the Ramily! The professors here are amazing for the most part, however I highly recommend checking Rate my Professor first for choosing a professor that would be the best fit for one's learning abilities. As for Campus life, depending on the varying dorm and/or roommates will determine one's housing experience, roommates being a major factor; last year I lived in an amazing suite yet didn't have the best roommate experience yet this year I'm living in a dorm that does have some issues such as choppy WiFi that often kicks me out of my online classes, however overall I have enjoyed my current dorm thus far. The local area does have quite a bit issues such as the crime that often occurs around/in the university. From what I've seen it's very easy to have your belongings stolen, especially if left in a car.