Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public · 20,753 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,512 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,777 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,925 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,691 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,739 |
| All incomes (average) | $23,433 |
Sticker tuition: $16,945 in-state, $40,109 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 1137
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 31%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $58,128
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Visual & Performing Arts14%
Business13%
Psychology11%
Computer Science8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Health & Nursing8%
Education6%
Criminal Justice5%
Engineering5%
Social Sciences4%
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