Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 28,594 students. It admits 90.7% of applicants. The average student pays $18,904 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $31,917.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 90.7%
Applicants: 18,402
Admitted: 16,696
SAT (middle 50%): 1040–1290
Yield: 25.3%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $31,917
Average net price: $18,904
In-state tuition: $15,319
Out-of-state tuition: $36,657
Median debt at graduation: $16,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 28,594
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Graduation rate: 68%
Freshman retention: 84%
US News rank: #172

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $54,300
Median earnings (6 yr): $45,582
Loan repayment (3 yr): 64.7%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Virginia Commonwealth University.

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