Virginia Commonwealth University is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia, with a broad mix of undergraduate and graduate options across arts, business, education, engineering, health, sciences, social sciences, psychology, computer science, and public affairs. International undergraduate applicants should prepare academic records, proof of English proficiency, and the USD 75 application fee. VCU publishes undergraduate English minimums including IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70, PTE 53, and Duolingo 105, while some programs may require additional testing or portfolio materials. For cost planning, VCU lists 2025-26 out-of-state undergraduate tuition at USD 35,994 before mandatory or program fees; eligible international first-year students may also be considered for out-of-state merit scholarships when applying for fall admission.
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