Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VAPublicRank 307 of 1,732Traditional rank 214 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,830 |
| $30–48k | $13,612 |
| $48–75k | $16,455 |
| $75–110k | $20,633 |
| $110k+ | $28,474 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $15,828 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $16,458 |
| Change | $630 (+4.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $39,042 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $16,119 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees (in-state) | $17,963 |
| 2026-27 average room and board | $15,889 |
| 2026-27 total charges (change from 2025-26) | $33,852 (4.6%) |
Source: SCHEV 2026-27 Tuition and Fees report (RD470), rga.lis.virginia.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +13.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 65% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 86% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 47% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,256 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $969 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University | $12,300 | −$6,255 |
| George Mason University | $11,311 | $1,381 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $13,702 | −$1,139 |
| Norfolk State University | $11,153 | −$4,463 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $13,735 | −$5,897 |
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