Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States

University Overview

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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Richmond, Virginia, United StatesPublic research university
LocationRichmond, Virginia, United States
TuitionUSD 35994
Est. Total CostUSD 38954
Application FeeUSD 75
Acceptance Rate92.6%
IntakesFall
EnglishIELTS 6

Admissions Snapshot

Academic RequirementSecondary-school graduation or equivalent university-preparatory credential, with completed academic units in mathematics, natural science, history/social science, and English or foreign language; some programs require additional materials or tests.
Acceptance Rate92.6%
Application / I-20 FeeUSD 75
Out-of-State TuitionUSD 35994
In-State TuitionUSD 16945
Estimated Total CostUSD 38954
Deadline GuidanceScholarship priority: Nov. 1 for completed first-year application and transcript; fall admission scholarship eligibility applies to first-year fall applicants.
ExamsTOEFL iBT 70, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, IELTS 6.0, PTE 53, SAT Reading and Writing 500, ACT English 16, Duolingo 105, VCU English Language Program 68

Study Options

Institution TypePublic research university
Study LevelsUndergraduate, Graduate
ProgramsArts and design, Business, Education, Engineering, Health professions, Sciences, Computer and information sciences, Psychology, Social sciences, Public affairs
Course Count200
Program Area Count22
Undergraduate Enrollment20753

Cost, Funding & Outcomes

ScholarshipAvailable
Scholarship AmountOut-of-state/international first-year merit scholarships: USD 10,000-15,000 per year by GPA; university-level first-year awards may reach USD 16,000 per year plus room and board for top awards.
Completion Rate63.2%
Full-Time Retention85.3%
SAT Average1137
ACT Midpoint25
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