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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
21,880
Total Undergrads
Including 3,821 Part-time
3,555
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 21 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Colonial Athletic Association

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $200,412)
6
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $85,618)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 41 39 - -
Baseball 31 - Yes -
Basketball 14 13 Yes -
Field Hockey - 20 Yes -
Golf 7 - Yes -
Soccer 29 24 - Yes
Tennis 8 8 - Yes
Volleyball - 14 - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Gymnastics - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Softball - - Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 16.4%
Hispanic 3.3%
Non-resident alien 5.2%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 12.4%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 52.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 68
Liquor Law Violation 53
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 73
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Shakola from Portsmouth, VA
  • 5
  • “I lived in Brandt, a freshman dorm, last year. I liked it because not just anyone from off the streets was allowed to enter. Only residents are allowed in, but…”

  • Jul-03-2012 » Read More
  • Christa from Lynchburg, VA
  • 3
  • “you are guaranteed housing as a freshman, but after your first year you can enter the lottery, which is a random system they use to choose housing. so you might…”

  • Jan-25-2012 » Read More
  • Elizabeth from Norfolk, VA
  • 4
  • “It really depends on where you room. There are choices to fit anyone. the 'villages' are great for those who want to live, sleep, and breathe their major (no judgement)…”

  • Mar-25-2013 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Briana from Richmond, VA
  • May-22-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is great for the most part. When you get on campus for the first time, youll want to try almost everything, and there are swipes you can use from your meal plan. After while, of course, you will get kindof tired of eating almost the same kind of foods all the time. If you're trying to eat healthy, there are some options to choose from, but there are mostly fast food places, like chick fil a, and pizza hut. There is also going to be a Taco bell coming soon to Monroe park campus Fall 2013

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  • 3
  • Stephen from Hampton, VA
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    There could be more of a variety of food places around campus. The food places could also have better times that they take our student swipes.

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  • 3
  • Alan from Virginia Beach, VA
  • May-13-2013 I am a current student here

    It's hit-and-miss. People say that the dining hall on the Monroe Park campus is awful, but I don't mind the food. There are other options as well.

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  • 2
  • Student from NOVA
  • May-13-2013 I am a current student here

    VCU dining is not really known for their food. I've spent more money on outside dining than my actual swipes that I paid for. Shafer can be good on one day or bad on another. I noticed that Shafer is good when tours are starting. Eating healthy is not an option here. Croutons is probably the only place where you can eat relatively healthy. The only motivation I had to eat on campus is preventing my swipes that I bought with my meal plan from going to waste.

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  • 5
  • Rising Sophomore from Henrico, VA
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    If you don't like the food being served in the cafe, then you can easily go downtown and look for different restaurants! There's Chilis, Five Guys, Mojos, and many many other options for you to choose from! There's also the commons area which has a Chic Fil A and a Pizza Hut! Healthier choices are also around, which is always a plus!

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  • 5
  • Madeline from Williamsburg, VA
  • May-04-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining hall is state of the art, and VCU's dining plan allows you to use your dining dollars at many surrounding restaurants and shops such as Starbucks and 7/11. The food is excellent, and Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. There is literally something for everyone.

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  • 5
  • Faye
  • May-02-2013 I am a current student here

    VCU has a variety of dining places to satisfy anybody's palate! From on-campus places to off-campus, there are plenty to choose from. I highly recommend Jonah's if you're under a meal plan.

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  • 1
  • Justin from Virginia Beach, VA
  • May-02-2013 I am a current student here

    Campus meals can be great but they can also be hard to swallow. I would say that VCU has everything needed for a great meal plan except for the consistency of the food. This may directly related to the quality of the employees, or quality of employee training.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Janeal from Norfolk, VA
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    We are known for our many fraternities and sororities. The only thing is that because there are so many, they are small (which isn't a bad thing).

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  • 0
  • Brianti from Richmond, VA
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    If Greek Life is for you, then VCU is for you as well. There are a variety of different types of sororities and fraternities, for every type of person interested.

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  • 0
  • Ariana from Kents Store, VA
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is not as prevalent at VCU but it is there for those who want it and is not exclusive in the ways some other colleges can be.

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  • 0
  • Cali from Chesapeake, VA
  • Mar-21-2013 I am a current student here

    greek life here is extremely small, but being a part of a sorority was one of the best decisions ive ever made. ive met people that are considered family (in and out of my organization)

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  • 0
  • Michelle from Colonial Heights, VA
  • Dec-28-2012 I am a current student here

    I am not a Greek person but I do know some students that are in fraternities at VCU and they all love it. However, you do not have to be involved in Greek life to feel involved or make friends at VCU.

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