Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
VCU is a major urban research university with nationally ranked programs in the arts, health sciences, and social work.
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Tuition
$16,458
Acceptance
93.06%
Students
27,830
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,458
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,042
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,119
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,054
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93.06%
SAT range
1030 - 1270
ACT range
22 - 30
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
27,830
Undergrads
20,797
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
500
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
215
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.18
Property Rate / 1,000
4.01
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Richmond
Violent Rate / 100k
239
Property Rate / 100k
2,219
Location
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Richmond, VA 23284
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