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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Virginia Commonwealth University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCU | |||
| Location | Richmond, VA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 28,082 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | vcu.edu | |||
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Costs |
VCU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,458 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,726 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,279 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $21,294 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,583 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% |
Admission |
VCU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 18,242 | |||
| Admitted | 16,600 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
VCU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
VCU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 |
Diversity |
VCU | |||
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| % Men | 36% | |||
| % Women | 64% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 50% | |||
| % Black | 18% | |||
| % Hispanic | 8% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
VCU | |||
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| % In-State | 92% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | |||
Campus |
VCU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/