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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VAMain CampusMidsize city (population 100,000–250,000)Visit WebsiteWikipedia

Where You Fit

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2.02.53.03.54.0

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Class Rank

Top tenth (17%)
Top 11%–25% (23%)
Top 26%–50% (35%)
Bottom 26%–50% (21%)
Bottom quarter (4%)

High School GPA

4.0 (26.3%)
3.75–3.99 (16.7%)
3.50–3.74 (16.9%)
3.25–3.49 (15.3%)
3.00–3.24 (13.2%)
2.50–2.99 (11.4%)
2.00–2.49 (0.3%)
1.00–1.99 (0.0%)

Admission Factor Importance

Academic

Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
Academic GPAVery Important
Application EssayImportant
Class rankConsidered
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Recommendation(s)Considered

Non-academic

Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
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First generationConsidered
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State residencyConsidered
Racial/ethnic statusConsidered
Volunteer workConsidered
InterviewNot Considered
Alumni/ae relationNot Considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Level of applicant's interestNot Considered

Cost & Tuition

In-State Tuition: $16,458

In-State Cost of Attendance: $34,346

Out-of-State Tuition: $39,042

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $56,930

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Scholarships & Grants

Students with need-based aid: 3,049

Average need-based scholarship/grant: $17,205

Students with non-need merit aid: 930

Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $5,637

Student Debt

Median total debt: $17,021

Students with federal loans: 41.7%

Students with Pell grants: 29.7%

Career Outcomes

All graduates median earnings:

After 1 year: $41,934

After 5 years: $61,414

Majors(56 programs)

  1. Psychology, General.(449 graduates)
  2. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(388 graduates)
  3. Business/Commerce, General.(354 graduates)
  4. Biology, General.(352 graduates)
  5. Design and Applied Arts.(278 graduates)
  6. Communication and Media Studies.(229 graduates)
  7. Criminal Justice and Corrections.(218 graduates)
  8. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(216 graduates)
  9. Information Science/Studies.(186 graduates)
  10. Political Science and Government.(186 graduates)
  11. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(172 graduates)
  12. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.(117 graduates)
  13. Social Work.(114 graduates)
  14. Marketing.(110 graduates)
  15. Mechanical Engineering.(104 graduates)
  16. English Language and Literature, General.(104 graduates)
  17. Chemistry.(95 graduates)
  18. Fine and Studio Arts.(79 graduates)
  19. Computer and Information Sciences, General.(76 graduates)
  20. Accounting and Related Services.(76 graduates)
  21. Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(72 graduates)
  22. Sociology.(70 graduates)
  23. Biological and Physical Sciences.(69 graduates)
  24. Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(69 graduates)
  25. Security Science and Technology.(65 graduates)
  26. History.(65 graduates)
  27. Area Studies.(57 graduates)
  28. Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(55 graduates)
  29. Business/Managerial Economics.(50 graduates)
  30. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(49 graduates)
  31. Music.(48 graduates)
  32. Mathematics.(40 graduates)
  33. Physics.(38 graduates)
  34. Chemical Engineering.(37 graduates)
  35. Computer Engineering.(36 graduates)
  36. Anthropology.(36 graduates)
  37. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(36 graduates)
  38. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.(35 graduates)
  39. Urban Studies/Affairs.(33 graduates)
  40. Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.(32 graduates)
  41. Philosophy.(29 graduates)
  42. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(28 graduates)
  43. Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.(25 graduates)
  44. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(22 graduates)
  45. Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(21 graduates)
  46. Dance.(16 graduates)
  47. Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.(13 graduates)
  48. Real Estate.(12 graduates)
  49. Religion/Religious Studies.(11 graduates)
  50. Finance and Financial Management Services.(7 graduates)
  51. Engineering, General.
  52. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
  53. Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  54. Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  55. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
  56. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Institution Details

Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,797 students

Admission Rate: 93.1%

Retention Rate: 85.6%

Graduation Rate: 65.4%

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Student Demographics

White (40.6%)
Hispanic (11.7%)
Black (21.6%)
Asian (14.2%)
Two or More (8.0%)
International (1.8%)

Gender Distribution

Men (36.4%)
Women (63.6%)

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