Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity44
Retention63
Graduation37
Earnings32
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Virginia Commonwealth University
88%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
Engineering5%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into Virginia Commonwealth University
86%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Virginia Commonwealth University
$14K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Virginia Commonwealth University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Virginia Commonwealth University
85%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 51% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 64% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Virginia Commonwealth University
93%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Virginia Commonwealth University
22,497
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
7,004
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 20% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Virginia Union University
1 miles, N
Union Presbyterian Seminary
2 miles, N
Fortis College-Richmond
3 miles, NW
University of Richmond
5 miles, W