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Virginia Commonwealth University
Scholarship弗吉尼亚联邦大学
QS —Times —US News #142
Virginia, USA$38,000/year40% Acceptance Rate
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #142. Undergraduate tuition about $38,000/year; acceptance rate about 93%. Care4YA score 50.8.
Care4YA Index
Model-estimated50.8/100
Score estimated by model — for reference only.
Dimension Scores
Outcomes
53.4
Resources
59.0
Selectivity
22.6
Affordability
26.7
Methodology vcare4ya-a1
Virginia Commonwealth University is recognized for its strong STEM offerings, including top-ranked programs in Actuarial Science, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Nursing. The university provides a focused academic experience with particular depth in Computer Science and Engineering, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry. VCU also offers a wide range of undergraduate programs such as Accounting, Art History, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice, alongside advanced degrees including the Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Doctor of Philosophy in multiple STEM fields.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
Best Global Universities · 2026 #400
The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.
Graduate Program Rankings
Business (MBA)
- Accounting#117*2026
- Business Analytics#115*2026
- Entrepreneurship#135*2026
- Executive MBA#73*2026
- Finance#144*2026
- Information Systems#50*2026
- International#65*2026
- Management#104*2026
- Marketing#124*2026
- Part-time MBA#67*2026
- Real Estate#38*2026
- Supply Chain / Logistics#76*2026
Education
- Best Education Schools#19*2026
Engineering
- Best Engineering Schools#122*2026
Fine Arts
- Best Fine Arts Programs#2*2026
Health
- Clinical Psychology#44*2026
- Health Care Management#8*2026
- Nursing-Anesthesia#82026
- Occupational Therapy#15*2026
- Pharmacy#20*2026
- Physical Therapy#31*2026
- Public Health#74*2026
- Rehabilitation Counseling#3*2026
- Social Work#28*2026
Medicine
- Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#1032026
- Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#952026
- Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas#121*2026
Nursing
- Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice#59*2026
Public Affairs
- Best Public Affairs Programs#44*2026
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management#8*2026
- Local Government Management#21*2026
- Public Management and Leadership#25*2026
- Social Policy#222026
Science
- Biostatistics#49*2026
- Chemistry#118*2026
- Mathematics#125*2026
- Statistics#79*2026
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Psychology#62*2026
* Tied rank.
How to Read These Rankings
National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.
Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.
Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.
Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.
Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 5
Intake
September
Living Cost
$16,000
At a Glance
Enrollment
31,305
Undergraduate
22,937
Graduate
8,368
Student–faculty ratio (university)
17:1
6-Year Graduation Rate
64.2%
Retention Rate
85.3%
Avg Net Price / Year
$23,433
Median Earnings
$58,128
International Students
1.8%
Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only
Research universityGraduate programs
Admission data reference
Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- SAT mid-50%
- 1010–1270
- Acceptance rate (data)
- 92.6%
- Data source
- CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)
Programs Offered
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- Actuarial ScienceSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Religious Studies
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- Master of Arts
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in BiologySTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical EngineeringSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Computer ScienceSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in EngineeringSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in English
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in History
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in MathematicsSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in PhysicsSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Public HealthSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Philosophy in StatisticsSTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Physical TherapySTEM
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Doctor of Social Work
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University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1010–1270ACT Mid-50%22–30 - Juris Doctor
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Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$38,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥269,800/year
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