Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth at a Glance
Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
28,594
Students Enrolled
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
65%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Virginia Commonwealth
$16,458
Avg Tuition
$7,807
Average Loan
$28,236
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $14,188 to $28,236 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $14,710 |
| 2022 | $15,319 |
| 2023 | $15,828 |
| 2024 | $16,458 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Psychology - General Studies
- Biology - General Studies
- Social Work
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Business/Commerce Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Medicine (MD)
- Communication and Media Studies
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Information Science/Studies
- Marketing
- Political Science and Government
- Design and Applied Arts
- Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,750 |
| Master's Degree | 2,936 |
| Doctor's Degree | 1,560 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 352 |
| Certificate (< 4yrs) | 160 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 60 |
Virginia Commonwealth Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
47%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Virginia Commonwealth University
$16,458
65.0%
47.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,406
69.7%
40.4%
Public
$6,790
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,644
56.4%
54.2%
Virginia
$17,769
55.0%
51.4%
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