VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
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Virginia Commonwealth University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Richmond, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
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 20,537 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.7% of students attend full-time, while 2.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,140 male students and 1,598 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.6% of the student body, while females made up 58.4%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (18)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (7)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
73.9% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 580.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Certificate, 2-4 years
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Business And Management
CommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSchool Accreditation
Virginia Commonwealth University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.
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, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 17,540 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 11,600 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 27,870 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- 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.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- Recommendations are recommended.
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