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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University
901 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23284-9005


Fax number: (804) 828-1899
Website: https://www.vcu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 804 841-3638 3638
800 841-3638 3638 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Average SAT I: 596 verbal, 569 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1040 - 1260
Average ACT: 26 English, 24 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 34%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 19,289
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 17,886
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 6%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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