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VCU was ranked #113 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 275 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from VCU. This makes it the #293 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 287 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 15 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of computer & information sciences master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 191 |
| Computer Information Systems | 161 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.