Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia · Public
Virginia Commonwealth University admitted 92% of 21,201 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 65% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Virginia Commonwealth University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75, and Virginia Commonwealth University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Virginia Commonwealth University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Virginia Commonwealth University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Virginia Commonwealth University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
28 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 28 took it, and 17 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Virginia Commonwealth University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA. 17% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $39,967 in-state and $62,551 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,852 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Virginia Commonwealth University’s acceptance rate?
Virginia Commonwealth University admitted 92% of applicants: 19,572 of 21,201 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Virginia Commonwealth University’s application deadline?
Virginia Commonwealth University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1010 to 1260, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Virginia Commonwealth University’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Virginia Commonwealth University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Virginia Commonwealth University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Virginia Commonwealth University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Virginia Commonwealth University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (optional. one essay, 250–650 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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