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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Virginia
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public college located in Richmond, Virginia and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.vcu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
5,014 full-time
2,186 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,321
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:2,679
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:81
  • Online students
    18%
  • Male/Female
    34% / 66%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$12,618
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$25,956
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,900
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$701
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,590
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,442
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,274 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
106 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:5
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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