Virginia Commonwealth University
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for Virginia Commonwealth University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
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.
SCORECARD
$58,128
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
63%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$23,433
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$21,500
federal loans only
FSA
10%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
291numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESFirst Name:Connie
Last Name:Peyton
Title:Director of Institutional Research
Office:Virginia Commonwealth University, Office of Planning and Decision Support
Phone:(804)827-0932
Email Address:cwpeyton@vcu.edu
Main Phone Number:(804)828-0100
WWW Home Page Address:www.vcu.edu
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/
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB2 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 | 79 | 551 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 544 | 2403 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 891 | 4329 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1758 | 9525 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 9 | 36 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 709 | 3068 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1 | 20 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 379 | 1624 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 31 | 399 | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | Not reported |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 1392 |
| Post-master's certificates | 24 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 353 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 435 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
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 | 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% |
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 | 977 | 782 | 1816 | 3575 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Final cohort | 977 | 780 | 1816 | 3573 |
| Completed in less than four years | 405 | 349 | 864 | 1618 |
| Completed in less than five years | 177 | 139 | 310 | 626 |
| Completed in less than six years | 35 | 42 | 92 | 169 |
| Total completers | 617 | 530 | 1266 | 2413 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 63% | 68% | 70% | 67% |
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 | 2015 | 12 |
| Did not persist | 12 | 13 |
| Final cohort | 2015 | 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 |
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 | 83.1% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal 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
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 | 1080 | 1250 | 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 | 26 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 21 | 29 | 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 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8009.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59942.4
SAT Math: 700-8007.5
SAT Math: 600-69925.6
SAT Math: 500-59954.4
SAT Composite: 1400-16006.0
SAT Composite: 1200-139932.9
SAT Composite: 1000-119953.5
SAT Composite: 800-9997.5
SAT Composite: 600-7990.2
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3617.1
ACT Composite: 24-2939.2
ACT Composite: 18-2338.2
ACT Composite: 12-175.5
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total3,270
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.68
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1316 | 1954 | Not reported | 3270 |
| Admitted | 1042 | 1564 | Not reported | 2606 |
| Enrolled | 682 | 990 | Not reported | 1672 |
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Last updated on 6/3/20 Common Data Set 2019-2020
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)9%
Percent of males who join fraternities5%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing84%
Percent who live off campus or commute16%
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 males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing27%
Percent who live off campus or commute73%
Percent of students age 25 and older9%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
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
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/vcu
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2019-2020 estimated
Federal$32,337,096
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$28,864,263
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,723,732
Total Scholarships/Grants$98,101,548
Federal Work-Study$2,102,032
Total Self-Help$82,361,441
Parent Loans$14,987,894
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,130,461
Athletic Awards$1,683,768
Federal$88,584
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$7,476,564
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$14,996,455
Total Scholarships/Grants$22,848,568
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$500
Total Self-Help$31,230,761
Parent Loans$13,725,677
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$8,169,052
Athletic Awards$4,396,912
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.3,006
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:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last updated on 6/3/20 Common Data Set 2019-2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEI3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | Not reported | 107 |
| 10-19 students | Not reported | 107 |
| 20-29 students | Not reported | 194 |
| 30-39 students | Not reported | 304 |
| 40-49 students | Not reported | 58 |
| 50-99 students | Not reported | 3 |
| 100+ students | Not reported | 8 |
| Total | Not reported | 4 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ 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 | 1.08% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 1.43% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | 5.63% | Not reported | 9% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.74% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 7.31% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 4.55% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.42% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.26% |
| 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 | 7.23% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.00% |
| 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 | 0.54% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.91% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 9.62% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 6.48% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 1.81% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6.23% |
| 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 | 11.47% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 6.19% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 12.50% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.62% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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