About Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University Highlights 

Virginia Commonwealth University Highlights

Type of University	Public
Faculty Members	2,501
Students Enrolled	31,076
International Students	1,260
Student: Faculty	18: 1
Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students	35,904 USD
Average Financial Aid Awarded	17,153 USD
Test scores accepted	TOEFL, IELTS, PTE
Official Website	vcu.edu

College Info

Virginia Commonwealth University, founded in 1838, is an open research university affiliated with ORAU, SURA, CUMU, APLU, Urban 13, and GCU. In 1854, the university opened its medical department. In 1893, the university established the college of medicine and the college of physicians and surgeons. Due to the increasing number of students, the university expanded its faculties and campuses over time. The university's first Arts and Humanities classes began with 1200 undergraduate students. The School of Arts has become the nation's largest professional programme.

The Monroe Park Campus and the MCV Campus are VCU's two main campuses. VCU's Monroe campus was formerly known as the Academic Campus. It consists of approximately 40 buildings with a mixture of modern and vintage architecture. The campus was constructed in 1900. The Medical Centre of the university, including the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, are located on the MCV Campus. Additionally, the Massey Cancer Centre is located on campus. Both campuses are surrounded by vegetation and offer students a tranquil learning environment.

The university offers programmes at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university's academic structure is comprised of a variety of subjects and courses organised into a number of departments. The School of Business, the School of Allied Health Sciences, the School of Dentistry, the School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine are well-known departments. In addition, faculty members ensure that students receive the best information about the course and gain fieldwork experience. In addition, the university library is recognised as one of the largest research libraries in Virginia. It has approximately three million books, including scholarly journals and renowned novels.

Baruj Benacerraf (Nobel Prize in Medicine), Saul Krugman (Discovery of a vaccine against Hepatitis B), Arpad Vass (Famous research scientist), David Baldacci (Famous author), Caressa Cameron (Miss America in 2010), Howard Owen (Journalist), Brandon Wardell (Famous comedian), Terell Brown (CBS news anchor), Lisa L. Opie (Famous actress), and Wiley Miller are all (Cartoonist).

Virginia Commonwealth University Rankings

• The Virginia Commonwealth University has ranked among the top 3 research universities in the state of Virginia
• #391 rank among colleges in the USA according to Times Higher Education.
• VCU also ranks under 650 on a global scale.
• According to US News and World Reports, VCU ranks under top 50 for the Best Graduate School and Online Colleges rankings. 
• According to National Institutes of Health, VCU ranks #32 nationally for neuroscience research and #14 for addiction studies research. 

Why Virginia Commonwealth University?

• The School of Business at Virginia Commonwealth University offers students a graduate programme of study tailored to their individual needs, priorities, and schedules.
• It has a diverse faculty and staff community.
• We are proud of our degree programmes, our distinguished faculty, and our robust student body.
• VCU offers internship opportunities with Fortune 500 firms.

Admission Standards - Challenging

SAT	1060/1250
ACT	21/28
GPA	3.72

Applications Accepted - 90.6% 

Applications Due	-
Applicant Competition	Very Low
Application Fee	$70

 

Virginia Commonwealth University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee	Cost
Virginia Resident Tuition	$12,094
Books and Supplies	$1,500
Other Fees	$2,616
Room and Board	$11,504
Budget for Other Expenses	$5,283
Total One Year Cost	$32,997

Fee	Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition	$32,742
Books and Supplies	$1,500
Other Fees	$2,616
Room and Board	$11,504
Budget for Other Expenses	$5,283
Total One Year Cost	$53,645