Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1010 and 1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 540 | |
| 2 | Biology, General. | 391 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 340 | |
| 4 | Design and Applied Arts. | 323 | |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 255 | |
| 6 | Business/Commerce, General. | 239 | |
| 7 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 219 | |
| 8 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 218 | |
| 9 | Political Science and Government. | 208 | |
| 10 | Communication and Media Studies. | 204 | |
| 11 | Information Science/Studies. | 169 | |
| 12 | Marketing. | 122 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 118 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 116 | |
| 15 | Chemistry. | 100 | |
| 16 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 96 | |
| 17 | Social Work. | 96 | |
| 18 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 87 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineering. | 86 | |
| 20 | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 83 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Virginia Commonwealth University has an acceptance rate of 93% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
Admitted students at Virginia Commonwealth University typically score between 1010 and 1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Virginia Commonwealth University is approximately $23,433 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Commonwealth University?
4-year graduation rate data for Virginia Commonwealth University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.