Virginia Commonwealth University
2020-21
The 2020-21 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
434numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESFirst 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
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:https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
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 | 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 |
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 |
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.
| 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% |
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 TABLESC1 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 | 17,368 |
| Admitted | 5432 | 10307 | Not reported | 15,739 |
| Enrolled | 1253 | 2511 | Not reported | 3,764 |
| 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
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
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 | — | — | — |
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.
| 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 |
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
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Priority Date: Month1
Priority Date: Day15
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Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 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 |
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
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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
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
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 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 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
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
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Financial Aid
7 TABLESH2A 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 |
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
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
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
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 |
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 |
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Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 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 |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.56
based on ____ students33
and ____ faculty67
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 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 | 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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