Overview
Virginia Commonwealth is an above-average public university located in Richmond, Virginia. It is a large institution. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Health Teacher Education.
Large
City
Public
20,918
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
93%
- Graduation Rate
-
65%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$30,452
- Average Net Price
-
$21,313
- Salary After Graduation
-
$39,700
- Athletics Website
- vcuathletics.com
- In-state Tuition
- $15,319
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $36,657
- GPA Average
- 3.6
- SAT Average
- 1185
- ACT Average
- 25
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
93%
Average GPA:
3.58
SAT
SAT Average: 1185
SAT Range: 1070
- 1300
Math:
520
-
640
Reading & Writing:
550
-
660
ACT
Average: 25
Range: 20 - 29
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
84%
4yr Graduation
42%
6yr Graduation
65%
520 -
640
SAT Math
550 -
660
SAT Reading and Writing
20 -
29
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Real Estate.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Urban Studies/Affairs.Bachelors Degree
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Area Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Biological and Physical Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.Bachelors Degree
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Dance.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business/Commerce, General.Doctoral Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Business/Commerce, General.Master's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business/Managerial Economics.Master's Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Human Resources Management and Services.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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International Business.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Master's Degree
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Real Estate.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Taxation.Master's Degree
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Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.Master's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Dentistry.First Professional Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Doctoral Degree
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Medicine.First Professional Degree
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Doctoral Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Master's Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First Professional Degree
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Public Health.Master's Degree
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Public Health.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Master's Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Master's Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.Master's Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Genetics.Master's Degree
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Genetics.Doctoral Degree
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Master's Degree
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Doctoral Degree
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Neurobiology and Neurosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Pharmacology and Toxicology.Doctoral Degree
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Pharmacology and Toxicology.Master's Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Master's Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Engineering, General.Master's Degree
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Engineering, General.Doctoral Degree
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Engineering, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Engineering, Other.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Physics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Information Science/Studies.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Information Science/Studies.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.Master's Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Doctoral Degree
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Education, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Special Education and Teaching.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Design and Applied Arts.Master's Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
-
Fine and Studio Arts.Master's Degree
-
Fine and Studio Arts.Doctoral Degree
-
Music.Master's Degree
-
English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
-
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's Degree
-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Geography and Cartography.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Social Sciences, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Sociology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Urban Studies/Affairs.Master's Degree
-
Urban Studies/Affairs.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Graphic Communications.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Graphic Communications.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.Master's Degree
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Historic Preservation and Conservation.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Master's Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Master's Degree
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Natural Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Natural Sciences.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Natural Sciences.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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History.Master's Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.First Professional Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Mathematics and Statistics, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Statistics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Nanotechnology.Doctoral Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's Degree
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Public Administration.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Public Administration.Doctoral Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Doctoral Degree
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Transportation and Materials Moving, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
Degrees and Courses of Study
56 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
HISTORY
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
EDUCATION
142 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
Financial
$15,319
In-state Tuition
$36,657
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$30,452
- Average Net Price
-
$21,313
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 44%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $22,500
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $9,250
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $17,125
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $21,441
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $18,500
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $16,750
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $18,750
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $18,750
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $15,884
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$72,221
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
A-10
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
20,918
- Number Of Graduate Students
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7,004
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 11%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 62%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 13%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 28%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 17%
- Share Of Female Students
- 62%
- Share Of Married Students
- 3%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 85%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 28%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 1,196
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Crew
- Dodgeball
- Equestrian
- Esports
- Field Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Judo
- Lacrosse
- Powerlifting
- Quidditch
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Spikeball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily residential
Student Life
Club Sports
27 Club Sports
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public