Acceptance
93%
Avg SAT
1137
In-State
$16,945
Grad Rate (4yr)
46%
Retention
85%
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.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$16,945
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,109
Room & Board
$18,254
Average Net Price
$23,433
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Federal Loans
39%
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
122 graduates
$118,521
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
20 graduates
$118,273
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
28 graduates
$107,487
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
46 graduates
$97,781
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
96 graduates
$88,410
4 yrs after graduation
Information Science/Studies
167 graduates
$87,219
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
210 graduates
$86,661
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
40 graduates
$86,295
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
44 graduates
$80,344
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
79 graduates
$78,631
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
108+ programsAnd 96 more programs available
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