Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University is a University institution located in Richmond, VA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 901 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA  23284-9005
United States

Contact Phone: 804-828-0100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Area Studies, Other
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health/health Care Administration/management
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry
Dance, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,402

Applied

16,696

Accepted

20,958

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,672

Females Applied

10,686

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,730

Males Applied

6,010

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.72

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 18th	April 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 17th	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 15th	May 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	596	530	660
SAT Math	569	500	630
ACT Composite	26	22	30

Financial Aid

14,800

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,605

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,956

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,246

Avg. Loan Aid

7,579

Avg. Grant Aid

12,452

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

54.95%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

20,958

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.35%
Black or African American	20.77%
White or Caucasian	40.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	14.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	8.14%
Other	2.16%

Gender

Male (36.64%)

Female (63.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	27%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, Intercultural Festival and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security personnel in res. halls, RAD classes/special event coverage, more than 90 sworn officers and 200 security personnel

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

2,138

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,323

Part-time - 815

Male - 981

Female - 1,129