Known for business — major research university
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution in Richmond with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1168, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 20.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,128 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,452.
Established
1838
Motto
Effice ut sit Realis
Mascot
Rodney the Ram
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I
93%Acceptance
1168SAT Avg
20,797Students
17:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$58,128Earnings 10yr
$19,452Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1168
Reading & WritingMid: 605
530650
MathMid: 580
500620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2230
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$16,458
Tuition (out-of-state)$39,042
Room & Board$16,119
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$34,346
Average Net Price$19,452
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,830
$30–48K$13,612
$48–75K$16,455
$75–110K$20,633
$110K+$28,474
Programs (213)
Student Body
Undergrads
20,797
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 41%
Black 22%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 14%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate65.4%
Freshman Retention85.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$47,161
8 Years$54,212
10 Years$58,128
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,700
Men
$54,300
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Source: Wikipedia