Virginia Commonwealth University
- 4 Year
- Richmond, VA
- 4,127 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationA
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
1070-1260
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$20,741/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,187/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
81%
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.253 responses
- 47%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.304 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.301 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
555 GraduatesBiology
354 GraduatesBusiness
330 GraduatesCommunications
294 GraduatesHealth Teacher Education
263 GraduatesNursing
248 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
228 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
213 GraduatesInformation Science
210 GraduatesMarketing
161 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
20,036Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,627
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 59%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.333 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.393 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
63%
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 responses
Virginia Commonwealth University Reviews
4,127 reviews
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"A city that never sleeps"! That famous catchphrase is often used to describe New York City. Always bustling, moving, diverse, with so many great opportunities. Take those traits and a little more sleep time and you have Virginia Commonwealth University. This is school is an up and coming university that first and foremost prides itself on diversity and inclusion. There are over 500 different clubs and activities that vary from faith,sports, coloring book clubs, modeling, dance; you name it; we most likely have it. Yet aside from that with a staggering amount of students (over 30,000) it might be scary to think that you won't have any personal relationships here. Oddly enough, once you are on campus it shrinks down to a warm comfy size. Even to the point where your professors make it a duty to know you by name.
From what I have seen this is a great place to study, live, and make friends. They have a rec center (free) that has an indoor track on the second floor, a pool with a spa, weight lifting machines for every muscle group and a rock climbing wall! The library is unique in that it has zones of quietness based on what floor you are on; the bottom floor you can talk regularly, the second floor being your standard library experience, third floor nearly the same just quieter, and the fourth floor is total silence. What really hits home for me is the architecture in the city (Richmond city) which gives off this colonial town vibe making you really think about the history there.
Negatives are a small thing in my opinion. Things such as the traffic in the city, but if you are a student staying on campus it really doesn't matter because all your classes are with a ten-minute walking distance. That and the campus cafe is underwhelming; just buy your own groceries and cook in your dorm.
Negatives are a small thing in my opinion. Things such as the traffic in the city, but if you are a student staying on campus it really doesn't matter because all your classes are with a ten-minute walking distance. That and the campus cafe is underwhelming; just buy your own groceries and cook in your dorm.
My first year at VCU was a bit of a roller coaster to say the least. I had a lot of difficulty with the academic advisers and with financial aid. Although, they are always a pain to deal with. The classes are fantastic. there is something for everyone. My classes were challenging enough to keep me interested throughout the entire lectures. Most of the professors were EXTREMELY understanding when it came to life/personal issues. I really appreciate how dedicated some of the professors were to their students and to their field of study. Some of them really go the extra mile. In the Fall 2019 semester, they enacted a tobacco free campus! I think that is a fantastic step in the right direction. Now students who don't smoke won't have to walk through vape and cigarette smoke all the time! Overall, I love VCU. You really do feel like part of the RAMily any time you step on campus.