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Virginia Commonwealth University
Formed by the merger of the Medical College of Virginia and the Richmond Professional Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University is a 4-year public institution in Richmond. VCU is home to 20 colleges and is the state’s only university to offer schools of Allied Health Professions, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Additionally, VCU features the first school of social work in the South and is renowned for conducting the first organ transplant in Virginia. For students interested in the arts, the VCU campus hosts the Institute for Contemporary Art where admission is free.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1097
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1, 2018 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
31,036
Total Number of Undergrads
24,010
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $11,423
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,795
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
69%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,758
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
511
Size of Town
City: Midsize
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Richmond
Washington
Norfolk
New York
Charlottesville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
39%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,200
What Students Are Saying
3.84
Average Rating
virginia commonwealth university is a terrific school.i don't recommend this school to someone who isn't use to a big city. also if you don't like big classrooms with 150 plus students, i don't recommend it.
Christa from Lynchburg, VA
It is the most diverse school ever! Everyone is very friendly! There are Class types for every kind of person.
Alexis from Chantilly, VA
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