Virginia Commonwealth University

Name: Virginia Commonwealth University Common Data Set 2020-21
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Common Data Set 2020-21

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Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Applications

17,368

Admitted

15,739

Enrolled

3,764

SAT Composite 25th

1,060

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

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction434fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:Connie

Last Name:Peyton

Title:Director of Institutional Research

Office:Virginia Commonwealth University, Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support

Phone:(804)827-0932

Email Address:cwpeyton@vcu.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes

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:https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 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	66	474	501
Hispanic/Latino	478	2370	2406
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	769	4244	4335
White, non-Hispanic	1455	8969	9383
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	3	31	33
Asian, non-Hispanic	637	3069	3156
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	17	17
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	319	1657	1679
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	29	406	433
Total	3756	21237	21943

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

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	1369
Post-master's certificates	18
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	374
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	442
Doctoral degrees, other	7351

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	1043	820	1659	3522
Did not persist	4	4	Not reported	Not reported
Final cohort	1043	816	1659	3518
Completed in less than four years	375	361	813	1549
Completed in less than five years	218	134	269	621
Completed in less than six years	55	32	67	154
Total completers	648	527	1149	2324
Six-year graduation rate	62.1%	64.6%	69.3%	66.1%

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	977	782	1754	3513
Did not persist	2	2	Not reported	2
Final cohort	977	780	1754	3511
Completed in less than four years	405	349	827	1581
Completed in less than five years	177	139	297	613
Completed in less than six years	35	42	88	165
Total completers	617	530	1212	2359
Six-year graduation rate	63.2%	67.9%	69.1%	67.2%

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	83.1%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	6084	11284	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	5432	10307	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	1253	2511	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	2511	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	23	40	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:409

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:409

Number of wait-listed students admitted:399

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units20

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab1

Foreign language2

History3

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	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

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	84	3204
ACT	16	630

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	1060	1250	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	540	640	Not reported
SAT math	520	610	Not reported
ACT composite	21	28	Not reported
ACT math	19	26	Not reported
ACT English	21	30	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

Other extracted fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8009.3

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937.5

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59943.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49910.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.1

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Math: 700-8007.2

SAT Math: 600-69923.7

SAT Math: 500-59953.8

SAT Math: 400-49914.5

SAT Math: 300-3990.7

SAT Math: 200-2990

SAT Composite: 1400-16006.0

SAT Composite: 1200-139930.7

SAT Composite: 1000-119953.0

SAT Composite: 800-99910.2

SAT Composite: 600-7990.1

SAT Composite: 400-5990

ACT Composite: 30-3620.2

ACT Composite: 24-2935.9

ACT Composite: 18-2337.3

ACT Composite: 12-176.5

ACT Composite: 6-110.2

ACT Composite: Below 60

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class18.4

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class28.2

Percent in top half of high school graduating class80.3

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class19.7

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3.3

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:54.7

Percent who had GPA of 4.030.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.2

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410.5

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.995.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.0

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:70

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Priority Date: Month1

Priority Date: Day15

If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

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	1203	1855	Not reported	3058
Admitted	1052	1548	Not reported	2600
Enrolled	667	918	Not reported	1585

Application for Admission

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Click or tap here to enter text.

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

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

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)9%

Percent of males who join fraternities5%

Percent of females who join sororities3%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing66%

Percent who live off campus or commute34%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)5%

Percent of males who join fraternities6%

Percent of females who join sororities5%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing20%

Percent who live off campus or commute80%

Percent of students age 25 and older9%

Average Age

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

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Special housing for international studentsX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	473	1791	47
Average institutional non-need grant	8756.46	8255.56	5147.06
Athletic grant recipients	32	150	3
Average athletic grant	24155.87	28363.07	1033.33

Reporting Year

Academic Year2020-2021 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$33,796,452

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$32,700,933

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$30,450,430

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,365,612

Total Scholarships/Grants$104,313,427

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$76,929,279

Federal Work-Study$1,633,811

Total Self-Help$78,563,090

Parent Loans$15,557,308

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$7,937,952

Athletic Awards$1,535,458

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$130,199

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$453,093

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,247,653

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$12,364,141

Total Scholarships/Grants$21,195,086

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$32,239,364

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

Total Self-Help$32,239,864

Parent Loans$13,552,041

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,337,608

Athletic Awards$4,570,681

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	4420	19992	2276
Applied for need-based aid	3723	14551	1199
Determined to have financial need	2907	12094	1049
Awarded any aid	2839	11545	893
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	2687	9927	653
Awarded need-based self-help aid	2006	9085	686
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	172	471	4
Need fully met	211	699	14
Average percentage of need met	59.70	52.10	28.95
Average financial aid package	15321.33	13398.98	6524.68
Average need-based scholarship or grant	Not reported	Not reported	4560.09
Average need-based self-help award	Not reported	Not reported	4169.64
Average need-based loan	Not reported	4136.42	Not reported

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	1756	62	33031
Federal loan programs	1697	60	22524
Institutional loan programs	3	0	2834
State loan programs	0	0	0
Private student loans	543	19	36413

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: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Last updated on 12/16/20

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	Not reported	668	Not reported
Members of minority groups	Not reported	138	Not reported
Females	Not reported	387	997
Males	Not reported	281	Not reported
Nonresidents	43	10	53
Doctorate or other terminal degree	Not reported	150	Not reported
Master's, but not terminal master's	Not reported	208	Not reported
Bachelor's degree	31	60	91
Unknown or other highest degree	137	250	387
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	131	9	140

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.56

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	180	110
10-19 students	180	110
20-29 students	726	183
30-39 students	461	286
40-49 students	287	54
50-99 students	130	8
100+ students	178	4
Total	140	5

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	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	1.39%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.43%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	4.41%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.37%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	7.93%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	5.27%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	0.39%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	2.07%
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	7.58%
Mathematics and statistics	0%	Not reported	80%
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	0.68%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	2.64%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	8.81%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	6.84%
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	2.30%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.05%
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	11.23%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	6.39%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	12.32%
History	Not reported	Not reported	1.25%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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