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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA·Public·~93% acceptance

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university in Richmond, VA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 93% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $23,433 per year. About 64% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,128 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,433/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $38,954
Aid cuts ~$15,521/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)1010–1270
ACT (middle 50%)22–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
64%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$47,161
median earnings, 6yr
$58,128
median earnings, 10yr
How Virginia Commonwealth reads an application

What Virginia Commonwealth values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer work

From Virginia Commonwealth’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Virginia Commonwealth requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Virginia Commonwealth requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?
At Virginia Commonwealth University, the average net price after aid is about $23,433 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $38,954 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1010–1270 on the SAT and 22–30 on the ACT.
What are Virginia Commonwealth University's application deadlines?
Virginia Commonwealth University's deadline is Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Virginia Commonwealth University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Virginia Commonwealth University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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