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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
- 910 W Franklin St
- Richmond, VA 23284
- OPEID College Code: 00373500
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- General Phone: (804) 828-0100
- President: Dr. Eugene P. Trani
- Website: www.vcu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 31,700
- College Alias: VCU
- College Mascot: Rams
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VCU Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.vcu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,121 | 9,042 | 15,163 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,908 (64%) | 5,423 (60%) | 9,331 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,655 (42%) | 2,232 (41%) | 3,887 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,684 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 406 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: VCU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 24% | 44% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,729 | $4,066 | $3,570 | $3,196 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 124 | 124 | 107 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,644 | 4,726 | 4,241 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,196 | $5,886 | $5,584 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,740 | $17,962 | $17,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,240 | $1,760 | $1,670 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,162 | $7,960 | $7,850 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,162 | $7,960 | $7,850 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,298 | $18,176 | $17,674 |
| Out of State | $31,842 | $30,252 | $29,640 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,298 | $18,176 | $17,674 |
| Out of State | $31,842 | $30,252 | $29,640 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,136 | $10,216 | $9,824 |
| Out of State | $23,680 | $22,292 | $21,790 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $23,388 | $39,118 |
| Medical School | $27,305 | $40,975 |
| Pharmacy School | $20,147 | $26,175 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 31,700 Undergraduate: 21,952 Graduate: 8,152 Professional: 1,596
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,039 Female: 18,661
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,273 Female: 12,679
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,988 Female: 5,164
- Professional Gender Male: 778 Female: 818
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,294 Part-Time: 9,406
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,509 Part-Time: 4,443
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,223 Part-Time: 4,929
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,562 Part-Time: 34
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,428 | 5% |
| American Indian | 170 | 0.5% |
| Black | 5,466 | 17% |
| Asian | 2,749 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 958 | 3% |
| White | 20,929 | 66% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 402 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,693 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,606 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,648 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,892 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,105 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,312 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,638 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,095 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 51 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 258 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,219 | 5,054 | 1,165 |
| Faculty Status | 3,472 | 2,336 | 1,136 |
| Tenured Faculty | 739 | 715 | 24 |
| Graduate Assistants | 855 | - | 855 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,189 | 2,072 | 1,117 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,098 | - | 1,098 |
| Primarily Research | 230 | 229 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 233 | 230 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 751 | 723 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,046 | 2,029 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 633 | 628 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 152 | 152 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 240 | 239 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,039 (651) | $79,125 (367) | $65,175 (284) |
| Professor | $103,331 (126) | $105,883 (99) | $93,977 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $79,467 (218) | $81,241 (124) | $77,126 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,522 (217) | $62,882 (109) | $58,141 (108) |
| Instructor | $45,243 (90) | $46,529 (35) | $44,424 (55) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,587 (434) | $103,505 (190) | $76,970 (244) |
| Professor | $137,476 (84) | $140,973 (62) | $127,620 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $96,348 (93) | $96,486 (59) | $96,107 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,854 (131) | $86,804 (43) | $76,458 (88) |
| Instructor | $59,344 (126) | $57,709 (26) | $59,770 (100) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,816 (1,085) | $81,023 (557) | $64,159 (528) |
| Professor | $106,992 (210) | $109,526 (161) | $98,665 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $79,277 (311) | $80,501 (183) | $77,527 (128) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,335 (348) | $65,185 (152) | $60,124 (196) |
| Instructor | $47,175 (216) | $46,823 (61) | $47,314 (155) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,663,596 | $1,350,457 | $1,313,139 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 299 | 179 | 120 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 225 | 130 | 95 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 149 | 95 | 54 |
| Field Hocky | 19 | - | 19 |
| Golf | 6 | 6 | - |
| Soccer | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $190,927 | $85,476 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $48,672 | $45,589 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 29% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 13 |
| Drug Related | 55 | 74 |
| Liquor Related | 47 | 85 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 33 | 51 |
| Liquor Related | 31 | 56 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 73 | 97 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 39 |
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