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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $25,037
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $64,442
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public college in Richmond, VA with 20,753 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1137 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,037 per year ($18,927 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,442 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 19,052
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,729
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–650
200800
SAT Math490–620
200800
ACT Composite22–30
136
What Virginia Commonwealth University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $43,180
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,490
- Out-of-state tuition
- $40,654
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,927
- $30–48k$18,347
- $48–75k$20,373
- $75–110k$27,067
- $110k+$38,273
Get a personal estimate with Virginia Commonwealth University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $64,442
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,753
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White39%
- Hispanic12%
- Black23%
- Asian14%
Virginia Commonwealth University FAQ
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?+
Virginia Commonwealth University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1137.
What ACT score do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.
Is Virginia Commonwealth University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Virginia Commonwealth University?+
In Fall 2023, 19,052 students applied to Virginia Commonwealth University and 17,729 were admitted; 4,519 enrolled.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University consider legacy status?+
No. Virginia Commonwealth University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Virginia Commonwealth University require an essay?+
Virginia Commonwealth University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $43,180 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,037.
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's graduation rate?+
65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234030 · How we use this data
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