Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public · 20,753 undergrads

• Admit rate: 92.6% (19,052 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1010–1270 (ACT 22–30)
• Undergraduates: 20,753 (1.8% international)
• Average net price: $23,433 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 63% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Priority: Nov. 1, 2026
• Regular Decision: Jan. 15, 2027
• Rolling: After Jan. 15, until capacity is met

Editor's notes

• Apply by Nov. 1 even though the deadline is Jan. 15. Only students who apply for fall by Nov. 1 are considered for university-level scholarships, and test scores aren't needed for them.
• Give the essay real effort. The CDS rates it important, above test scores, recommendations and activities. A weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher guarantees admission if you apply by Jan. 15; below that, your whole file gets a holistic review.

Sources

1. VCU Admissions, First-year
2. VCU Admissions, First-year requirements
3. VCU Admissions, Guaranteed University Admission
4. VCU Admissions, First-year application checklist
5. VCU Admissions, First-year student profile
6. VCU Institutional Research and Decision Support, Common Data Set 2024-25 (PDF)
7. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid