Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public college in Richmond, Virginia and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 3 online degree options and 1,394 online students. The part-time student body is 4,647 students, which represents 13% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $21,294 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $430. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.vcu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:18,265
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,130
- Pell Grant students:6,381
- Online and distance education undergrad students:1,394
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Students over 25 years old10%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:60%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:7%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes