Virginia Commonwealth University

Name: Virginia Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2018-19
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Common Data Set 2018-19

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Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$58,128

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

63%

6-year completion

Average net price

$23,433

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$21,500

federal loans only

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§ Extraction285fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

Main Phone Number:(804)828- 0100

WWW Home Page Address:www.vcu.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number:(804)828- 1222

Admissions Email Address:ugrad@vcu.edu

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/apply/index.html

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

Bachelor'sX

Postbachelor's certificateX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	107	653	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	514	2278	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	878	4399	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	1835	9994	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	4	38	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	744	3093	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	4	25	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	347	1551	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	110	664	Not reported
Total	4543	22695	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1397	912	1467	3776
Did not persist	0	6	0	6
Final cohort	1397	906	1467	3770
Completed in less than four years	500	373	630	1503
Completed in less than five years	280	158	243	681
Completed in less than six years	83	40	63	186
Total completers	863	571	936	2370
Six-year graduation rate	61.8%	63.0%	63.8%	62.9%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	1266	829	1512	3607
Did not persist	0	6	0	6
Final cohort	1266	823	1512	3601
Completed in less than four years	517	370	727	1614
Completed in less than five years	253	140	266	659
Completed in less than six years	53	45	52	150
Total completers	823	855	1045	2423
Six-year graduation rate	65.0%	67.4%	69.1%	67.3%

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
Measure	Current cohort	Previous cohort
Initial cohort	2014	12
Did not persist	12	13
Final cohort	2014	14
Completed program in less than two years	15	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	16	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	17	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	18	Not reported
Transfers out	19	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	84.7%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units20

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab1

Foreign language2

Social studies1

History2

Total academic units24

English4

Mathematics4

Science4

Of these, units that must be lab1

Foreign language3

Social studies1

History3

Computer Science1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	—	—	—	Yes
Volunteer work	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Work experience	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Level of applicant interest	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	3	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	550	640	Not reported
SAT math	520	620	Not reported
ACT composite	21	28	Not reported
ACT math	19	27	Not reported
ACT English	20	28	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8009.0

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69940.9

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59942.9

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4997.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-8007.3

SAT Math: 600-69925.9

SAT Math: 500-59954.6

SAT Math: 400-49911.8

SAT Math: 300-3990.4

SAT Math: 200-299100

ACT Composite: 30-3616.5

ACT Composite: 24-2939.5

ACT Composite: 18-2338.4

ACT Composite: 12-175.5

ACT Composite: 6-110.1

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7420.6

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4918.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.3

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997.1

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.3

Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.65

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:70

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	1661	Not reported	Not reported	3981
Admitted	1102	Not reported	Not reported	2606
Enrolled	738	Not reported	Not reported	1702

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of Some

Standardized test scoresRequired of Some

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of Some

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning and Decision Support Common Data Set 2018- 2019

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

English as a Second Language (ESL)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Required Course Work

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%

Percent who live off campus or commute18%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%

Percent of students age 25 and older10%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Housing

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Special housing for international studentsX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/apply/vcu

Financial Aid

5 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2018-2019 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$31,655,837

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$18,818,984

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$8,228,290

Total Scholarships/Grants$86,011,977

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$82,576,296

Federal Work-Study$1,836,716

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$500

Total Self-Help$84,413,512

Parent Loans$13,787,931

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$71,221

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,588,220

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$17,991,573

Total Scholarships/Grants$21,898,898

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$28,040,610

Total Self-Help$28,040,610

Parent Loans$11,335,647

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,681

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning and Decision Support Common Data Set 2018- 2019

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.57

based on ____ students33

and ____ faculty67

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	Not reported	101
10-19 students	Not reported	101
20-29 students	Not reported	193
30-39 students	Not reported	336
40-49 students	Not reported	74
50-99 students	Not reported	8
100+ students	Not reported	5
Total	Not reported	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	1.40%	Not reported	3%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	1.52%	Not reported	5%
Communication/journalism	5.41%	Not reported	9%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.35%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	5.92%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	4.82%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	2.50%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.97%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	1.40%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	53%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	2.87%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	9.09%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	6.22%
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	1.79%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.82%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	12.40%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	13.73%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	1.48%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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