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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public · 20,753 students

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$58k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

93%Acceptance Rate

63%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)63.2%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)45.6%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate85.3%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students27.6%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1137

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing12.3%

Psychology10.9%

Biological Sciences7.9%

Education7.2%

Health Sciences6.8%

Computer Science6.1%

Social Sciences5.1%

Engineering4.5%

Communications3.7%

History1.3%

Mathematics0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$12k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$17k

Instructional Spend per Student

$2.9B

Total Endowment

Virginia Commonwealth University — Academics

Virginia Commonwealth University has a graduation rate of 63.2%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 85.3%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1137, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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