Virginia Commonwealth University
Founded 1838
President Michael Rao (President)
Fees USD 14,655
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university founded in 1838 in Richmond, Virginia. Enrolling 28,000 students, VCU is home to VCUarts — the #1 ranked public fine arts school in the United States — and is also known for its medical programs (VCU Health is one of the top academic medical centers in the South), pharmacy, social work, and engineering.
Schools
- VCUarts — #1 ranked public fine arts school in the United States
- School of Medicine — Top-30 US medical school; VCU Health academic medical center
- School of Pharmacy — Top-20 US pharmacy school
- School of Social Work — Top-25 social work nationally
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~91% | In-State Tuition: ~$14,655

