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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#401
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#901
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#411
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
93%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About VCU

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Location

Richmond, VA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
92.6%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$40,109/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
20,753
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
17:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1137
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
520 - 650
SAT Math (25th-75th)
490 - 620
ACT (midpoint)
25
ACT (25th-75th)
22 - 30

Outcomes

Freshman retention
85%
Graduation rate (6yr)
64%
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,128

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$2886M
Avg net price (after aid)
$23,433/yr

Rankings

US News
#411
QS World
#901
Times Higher Ed
#401

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