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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond,
VA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate91%
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About VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public, state university in the city of Richmond, Virginia. VCU was founded in 1838. The college enrolls around 28,082 students a year, including 20,958 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University
In 2022, VCU accepted 91% of applicants. In 2022, 18,402 students applied to VCU and 16,696 were admitted.
| Virginia Commonwealth University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 32% |
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Virginia Commonwealth University is located in the city of Richmond, Virginia,.
If you would like to see VCU for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 to Richmond, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Richmond International.
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College Info
VCU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 18
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to VCU is Jan 18.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to VCU is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
VCU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1290
Math SAT Range
500 - 630
Reading SAT Range
530 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
Good
1040 to 1290
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for VCU students is 1165. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to VCU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at VCU.
VCU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,162
In State$52,056
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,850
$34,744
Fees
$3,383
$3,383
Housing
$12,689
$12,689
Books
$1,240
$1,240
Student Life
Wondering what life at VCU is like? There are approximately 28,082 students enrolled at VCU, including 20,958 undergraduate students and 7,124 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from VA and 6% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
28,082
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
91%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 18
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