Can you get into Virginia Commonwealth University?
Richmond, VA · Public · 20,753 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
92.6%
SAT middle 50%
1010–1270
median 1185
ACT middle 50%
22–30
median 25
Graduation rate
64%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Virginia Commonwealth University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Virginia Commonwealth University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $38,954, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Virginia Commonwealth University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$17,512
- $30k–$48k$17,777
- $48k–$75k$20,925
- $75k–$110k$24,691
- Over $110k$32,739
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Virginia Commonwealth University admissions, answered
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Commonwealth University admits 92.6% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1010 and 1270. A score above 1270 clears the 75th percentile; below 1010, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Virginia Commonwealth University look for in an application?
Virginia Commonwealth University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University actually cost?
Sticker price is $38,954, but the average family pays $23,433 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,512 per year on average.
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