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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in the city setting of Richmond, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 20.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
20.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 30
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $336,392
Earnings 5yr: $287,357
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $206,527
Earnings 5yr: $214,278
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $197,507
Earnings 5yr: $171,547
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,353
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,859
Earnings 5yr: $139,694
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,661
Earnings 5yr: $124,642
Debt: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $119,836
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,521
Earnings 5yr: $117,373
Debt: $19,050
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,813
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,932
Earnings 5yr: $127,587
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,150
Earnings 5yr: $120,156
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,580
Earnings 5yr: $110,326
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,337
Earnings 5yr: $123,969
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,117
Earnings 5yr: $99,382
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,487
Earnings 5yr: $99,480
Debt: $24,000
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,335
Earnings 5yr: $166,894
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,781
Earnings 5yr: $91,990
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,708
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,410
Earnings 5yr: $87,500
Debt: $22,235
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,219
Earnings 5yr: $86,853
Debt: $24,364
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,433
In-State Tuition$16,945
Out-of-State Tuition$40,109
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,161
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,128
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,021
Est. Monthly Payment
$184/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$70,087
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