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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 107 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in history from VCU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for history 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from VCU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its history 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from VCU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 365 |
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| English Language & Literature | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 40 |
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