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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, United States · Urban

Atlantic 10PublicStateResearchCoed
Acceptance
91.0%
QS World
#760
Tuition/yr
$38,000
Students
28,000
Founded
1838

About

VCU runs the top-ranked public art and design school in America (VCUarts) alongside a major academic medical center in Richmond's creative, mural-covered downtown. It is the rare US public where sculpture students and med students share a campus culture.

University type
Public (state)
Acceptance rate
91.0%
Total enrolment
28,000
Student : faculty
16:1
Founded
1838

Courses & majors

Fine Arts (VCUarts)Graphic DesignNursingBiologyPsychologyFashion DesignHealth ServicesCriminal JusticeComputer ScienceKinetic ImagingBusinessPharmacy (pre)

Cost of studying

Tuition / yr
$38,000
Cost of attendance
$57,000
Application fee
$70

Rankings

#760
QS World
#525
Times Higher Ed
#142
National

Scholarships & financial aid

Merit awards for internationals exist, including arts talent scholarships; no need-based aid.

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