Acceptance Rate
93%
Enrollment
20,797
Graduation Rate
65%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,128
Retention Rate
86%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1030–1270
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)22–30
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,458
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,042
Avg Net Price
$19,452
Room & Board
$16,119
Total COA
$34,346
Median Debt
$21,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,830
$30,001–48,000
$13,612
$48,001–75,000
$16,455
$75,001–110,000
$20,633
$110,001+
$28,474
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 42%
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Sticker Price$55,161
Estimated Net Price$19,452 (avg)
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Virginia Commonwealth University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,128
Retention Rate
86%
Median Debt
$21,500
Top Programs
Visual & Performing Arts
12.4%
Business & Marketing
12.2%
Psychology
9.6%
Biology
7.9%
Education
7.8%
Health Professions
6.8%
Computer Science
6.5%
Criminal Justice
6.3%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.0%
Engineering
4.8%
Demographics
Men 36%Women 64%
White
40.6%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian
14.2%
Two or More
8.0%
International
1.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75
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