Acceptance
93%
Avg SAT
1168
In-State
$16,458
Grad Rate (4yr)
47%
Retention
86%
Earnings
$58,128
AI Overview
Virginia Commonwealth University brings together serious arts and health sciences programs in downtown Richmond, where historic rowhouses meet modern research facilities. The campus pulses with creative energy—expect to see sculpture installations between classes and impromptu performances in the commons. Students who want to dive deep into their major (whether that's kinesiotherapy or graphic design) while staying connected to an urban environment tend to flourish here. VCU's medical campus integrates undergraduate research opportunities typically reserved for graduate students.
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$16,458
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,042
Room & Board
$16,119
Average Net Price
$19,452
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Federal Loans
42%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$58,128Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
104 graduates
$96,632
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
47 graduates
$90,430
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
48 graduates
$83,657
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
106 graduates
$76,554
4 yrs after graduation
Information Science/Studies
171 graduates
$73,990
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
212 graduates
$72,428
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
57 graduates
$69,910
4 yrs after graduation
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
16 graduates
$69,479
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Managerial Economics
63 graduates
$69,474
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
54 graduates
$68,352
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
105+ programsAnd 93 more programs available
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