Virginia Commonwealth University
PublicRichmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public very large school in Richmond, VA, enrolling about 20,753 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 93% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $118,521/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Virginia Commonwealth University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $23,164 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Virginia Commonwealth University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Virginia Commonwealth University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
Admitted students at Virginia Commonwealth University typically score between 1010–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
Admitted students at Virginia Commonwealth University typically score between 22–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?
Virginia Commonwealth University's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,954 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University?
For 2024-25, Virginia Commonwealth University's published tuition and required fees were $40,109 for out-of-state students and $16,945 for in-state students -- $23,164 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Virginia Commonwealth University?
Virginia Commonwealth University's deadlines are Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University require students to live on campus?
No -- Virginia Commonwealth University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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