Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA, US🇺🇸

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LocationAdmissionsCosts and AidRankingsFields of Study

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-2024 undergraduate

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Midsize City of Richmond, VA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Rolling Admission
      Spring 2027 begins in January
    • Rolling Admission
      Fall 2027 begins in August

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Required for some

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

530650

Math

500620

ACT

Composite

2230
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$62,326Total Cost (On Campus)
$50,032Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2022-2023 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$38,817
Books and supplies$1,240
On-campus housing$16,119
On-campus other expenses$6,150
Total$62,326

Rankings

#136U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#401–500Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#851-900QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023