by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 21,943 undergraduates in 2020, VCU is a very large, public university located in Richmond, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, VCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by VCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our VCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at VCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit VCU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", VCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit VCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our VCU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, VCU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
VCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
VCU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,943 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,734 (85.4%). Part-time attendance was 3,209 (14.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 18,734 | 3,209 | 21,943 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, VCU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank VCU #559 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at VCU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the VCU Diversity Guide.
VCU has a total of 373 student athletes, 187 men and 186 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $22,200,680 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $22,200,680 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics