Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public 4-year institution in Richmond, VA. It enrolls about 28,238 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Richmond, VA 23284 |
| County | Richmond City |
| Enrollment | 28,238 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 19,052 / 17,729 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $16,233 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $38,817 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 65% |
| Transfer-out rate | 20% |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,852 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–30 |
| Website | https://www.vcu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8048280100 |
Admissions
About 19,052 students applied and 17,729 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,519 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $16,233 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $38,817. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,852 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,830 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,612 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,455 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,633 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,474 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,110 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 65% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA, Richmond City. Its coordinates are 37.5496, -77.4527.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Commonwealth University?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 19,052 applicants.
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $16,233 for in-state students and $38,817 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Virginia Commonwealth University?
About 28,238 students are enrolled.