Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Richmond, VA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 20,753 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1030–1290 · 32% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 990–1250 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 22–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $38,954 in-state · $62,118 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Visual & performing arts, Business, Psychology, Biology, Education.
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On campus
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, James Branch Cabell Library, Shafer Street Playhouse, Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Mochinut, Spoon, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Halal Munchies, Jimmy John's
- Coffee: Jamra Specialty Coffee, Harrison Street Cafe, 821 Cafe, Starbucks, Pies & Cakes Bakery, The Purrfect Bean
- Nightlife: Jardin, Gallery5, The Hive, Barcode, Die Tueffel Club, District 5
- Shops: Virginia Book Company, BookHolders, Velocity Comics, The Tech Exchange, Richmond Book Shop, UnLuvd Boutique
- Museums and culture: George Edward Pickett's Grave, Raleigh E. Colston's Grave, The Iron Dog, Birdhouse Farmers Market, James Branch Cabell's Grave, Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
- Groceries: The Village Market, Rite Aid
- Parks: Monroe Park, Sydney Park, Monroe Park Learning Garden, Lombardy Park, Smith-Peters Parks, Pleasants Park
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