Overview

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

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
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
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
Nursing Practice
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
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure 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
Human Services, General
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

21,194

Applied

19,566

Accepted

21,210

Enrolled

Female Admissions

13,449

Females Applied

12,508

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,729

Males Applied

7,042

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.63

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	April 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	650
SAT Math		500	650
ACT Composite		22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

13,520

In-state

35,994

Out-of-state

13,520

In-district

Fees

3,360

Full-time student fees

15,128

Room & board

8,818

Room only

Financial Aid

17,322

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,344

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,243

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,270

Avg. Loan Aid

6,887

Avg. Grant Aid

15,071

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,210

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (36.74%)

Female (63.26%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled 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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
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		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	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	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

2,167

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,248

Part-time - 919

Male - 979

Female - 1,163