Public

Large

Atlantic 10 Conference

Virginia Commonwealth University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1010 to 1260

ACT Range22 to 30

Average GPA3.63

Acceptance Rate92.3%

VCU’s 92% acceptance rate means you can treat admission as a realistic target, not a long shot. Because far more applicants submit SAT than ACT scores, an SAT near the top of the 1010 to 1260 range is the clearer signal to send if you choose to test.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Virginia Commonwealth University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls about 21,210 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. VCU has an 85% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Richmond, VA

Undergrad Enrollment21,210

Freshman Retention85%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate63%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at VCU?

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Key Virginia Commonwealth University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

January 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional VCU, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscoring. A December retake is typically the last one whose scores can arrive in time for VCU’s January 15 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

VCU is a public university in the Atlantic 10 Conference, with in-state tuition of $13,200 and out-of-state tuition of $35,674. About 65% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 1.

In-State Tuition$13,200

Out-of-State Tuition$35,674

Room and Board$15,128

Average Merit Award$5,637

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$19,344

Average Debt at Grad$29,417

At VCU, out-of-state tuition is $35,674, while in-state tuition is $13,200, and room and board adds about $15,128. Financial aid is common, with 65% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $19,344. Merit awards average $5,637, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,417.