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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.vcu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral
Virginia Commonwealth University
Ranked a top 100 research university, VCU is a place where discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, its more than 200 programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity and engaging in the world around us. Data may be approximate or scraped indirectly.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026US News & World Report #50 · 2026Forbes #78 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #9 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
2/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
57.1% placement rate
Popular fields
BioinformaticsPharmaceutical SciencesMasters in Supply Chain ManagementMasters in AccountancyPharmaceuticsInformation SystemsComputer ScienceBiomedical Engineering
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Student Life
33,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Richmond, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 75.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 75.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school