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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Overview
Virginia Commonwealth University is a University institution located in Richmond, VA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
821 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23284-2526
United States
Richmond, VA 23284-2526
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| Area Studies Related |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance And Financial Management Services Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Real Estate |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Radiologic Technology/science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Protective Services Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Crafts, Folk Art And Artisanry |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music Performance |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16,847
Applied
12,901
Accepted
24,010
Enrolled
Female Admissions
10,435
Females Applied
8,106
Females Accepted
78%
Male Admissions
6,412
Males Applied
4,795
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.63
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | November 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 556 | 672 | ||
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 | ||
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,094
In-state
32,742
Out-of-state
Fees
2,396
Full-time student fees
10,428
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
11,623
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,175
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
8,138
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,413
Avg. Loan Aid
7,245
Avg. Grant Aid
8,758
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
53%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
24,010
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.22% |
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| Black or African American | 19.15% |
| White or Caucasian | 45.82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 6.41% |
| Other | 2.64% |
Gender
Male (40.61%)
Female (59.39%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 16% |
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
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 residence halls, RAD classes/special event coverage, more than 90 sworn officers and 200 security personnel
security personnel in residence halls, RAD classes/special event coverage, more than 90 sworn officers and 200 security personnel
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
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| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
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| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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Faculty
2,152
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,242
Part-time - 910
Male - 1,073
Female - 1,079