Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
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Virginia Commonwealth University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school.
Contacting the School
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23284-2512
Main Phone: (804) 828-0100
Web Site: www.vcu.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 31,700 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.3% of students attend full-time, while 0.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,655 male students and 2,232 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.6% of the student body, while females made up 57.4%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (5466)%, Hispanic (2749)%, Asian (958)%, and Native American (170)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 61.5% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 580.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.
Degree Programs
Business And Management
CommunicationsComputerEducation- Curriculum And Instruction
- Educational Administration
- General Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Specialized Engineering
- Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
- Dentistry
- Graduate Dentistry
- Medical
- Medical Diagnostics Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office
- Medical Science
- Nursing
- Other Health Care
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Training
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Virginia Commonwealth University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Colonial Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 19,298 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 11,136 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 31,842 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- Recommendations are recommended.
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