Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides a comprehensive urban public research university experience with 200+ programs, hands-on learning, and career-ready outcomes in Richmond, Virginia.

{"Prospective undergraduate students","Prospective graduate students","Students seeking hands-on, experiential learning and real-world career preparation","Families of students","Employers seeking well-prepared graduates"}

{"Guaranteed university admission for first-year applicants with a GPA of 3.5+","Only urban university in Virginia named one of 84 public R1 universities with Carnegie Community Engagement designation","Experiential learning requirement for every undergraduate","Top 50 public research university status","Significant scholarship support (VCU provided the most student scholarships and grants among Virginia's 4-year public universities from FY2020–FY2024)"}

{"Undergraduate experiential learning requirement indicates value is realized during the undergraduate program","Now accepting applications for spring and fall 2026 admissions","Tuition figures published for 2025–26 (base in-state and out-of-state) to aid planning"}