Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public · 20,753 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$64K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$41K
Graduation rate
65%
Acceptance rate
93%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
41%
Earnings (all students)
$52K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 23284-2512 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$43K
Federal aid / UG
$10K
Est. net price
$34K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1137 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 25.0 |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| SAT math (median) | 580 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 535 |
| Undergraduate composition | 39% White · 23% Black · 12% Hispanic · 14% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.vcu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $71K | $22K |
| Computer Engineering. | $70K | $22K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $68K | $19K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $67K | $27K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $62K | $23K |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $62K | $15K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60K | $21K |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $57K | $26K |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $54K | $16K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $53K | $19K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $52K | $22K |
| Physics. | $45K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| William & Mary | $26K | 88% | $15K | $83K |
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