VCU Description

Brimming with Ram pride, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a large public institution with a history of educational excellence.

If you’re a student in the Richmond, VA area (or anywhere across the country) and are looking for a high quality university that provides a wide range of study areas, VCU is worth a look.

VCU offers:

- Popular areas of study including medicine (at the VCU Medical Center), dentistry, business, education, and engineering
- Over 50 different graduate programs
- Extensive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study for students who qualify
- State of the art technology and research facilities
- Academic and career counseling
- A vibrant student community including student organizations, clubs, and athletics

VCU also offers a beautiful campus in an urban setting, and high-quality facilities. For example, VCU houses the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, which provides a dynamic life sciences experience.

Whether you’re fresh out of high school or looking for a doctoral program, VCU has plenty to offer to help you prepare for your future.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Rams

Nickname

VCU

Website

www.vcu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,117

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,751

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

32,850

VCU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
22,552
Freshman Class
3,654
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
32,850

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
68%
Graduate
32%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
17%
Asian
10%
Caucasian
55%
Latino
3%
Other
15%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%