Virginia Commonwealth University

Common Data Set 2020-21

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Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Applications

17,368

Admitted

15,739

Enrolled

3,764

SAT Composite 25th

1,060

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Certificate
X
Bachelor's
X
Master's
X
Post-master's certificate
X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship
X
Doctoral degree – professional practice
X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Nonresidents
66
Hispanic/Latino
478
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
769
White, non-Hispanic
1455
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
3
Asian, non-Hispanic
637
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
319
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
29
TOTAL
3756
Nonresidents
474
Hispanic/Latino
2370
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
4244
White, non-Hispanic
8969
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
31
Asian, non-Hispanic
3069
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
17
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1657
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
406
TOTAL
21237
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
83.1
Nonresidents
501
Hispanic/Latino
2406
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
4335
White, non-Hispanic
9383
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
33
Asian, non-Hispanic
3156
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
17
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
1679
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
433
TOTAL
21943
Associate degrees
4880
Bachelor's degrees
4880
Master's degrees
1369
Post-Master's certificates
18
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
374
Doctoral degrees – professional practice
442
Doctoral degrees – other
7351
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
1043
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
820
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1659
Total
3522
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
1043
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
816
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1659
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
375
Total
3518
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
218
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
134
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
269
Total
621
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
55
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
32
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
67
Total
154
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
648
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
527
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1149
Total
2324
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
62.1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
64.6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
69.3
Total
66.1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
977
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
782
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1754
Total
3513
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
2
Total
2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
977
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
780
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1754
Total
3511
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
405
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
349
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
827
Total
1581
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
177
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
139
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
297
Total
613
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
35
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
42
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
88
Total
165
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
617
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
530
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1212
Total
2359
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
63.2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
67.9
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
69.1
Total
67.2

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
18.42
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
28.21
Percent in top half of high school graduating class
80.33
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
19.67
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
3.34
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
54.74
Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
6084
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
11284
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
5432
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
10307
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
1253
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
2511
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
30.33
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
18.16
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
19.52
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
15.47
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
10.51
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
5.77
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
0.21
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
0.03
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0.00
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
23
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
2511
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT)
40
Amount of application fee:
70
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
409
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
409
Number of wait-listed students admitted:
399
Total academic units
20
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Of these, units that must be lab
1
Foreign language
2
History
3
Total academic units
24
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Of these, units that must be lab
1
Foreign language
3
Social studies
1
History
3
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Very Important
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Very Important
Application Essay
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Very Important
Extracurricular activities
Very Important
Talent/ability
Very Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Very Important
Alumni/ae relation
Very Important
Geographical residence
Very Important
State residency
Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment
Very Important
Volunteer work
Very Important
Work experience
Very Important
Level of applicant’s interest
Very Important
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
84
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
16
Number Submitting SAT Scores
3204
Number Submitting ACT Scores
630
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1060
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1250
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
640
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
520
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
610
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
21
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
28
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
19
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
26
ACT English: 25th Percentile
21
ACT English: 50th Percentile
30

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
X
Distance learning
X
Double major
X
Dual enrollment
X
English as a Second Language (ESL)
X
Honors Program
X
Independent study
X
Internships
X
Student-designed major
X
Study abroad
X
Teacher certification program
X
English (including composition)
X
Humanities
X
Mathematics
X
Sciences (biological or physical)
X
Social science
X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
8.54
Percent of males who join fraternities
5.09
Percent of females who join sororities
2.51
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
65.87
Percent who live off campus or commute
34.13
Percent of students age 25 and older
0.00
Average age of full-time students
18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
18
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
5.22
Percent of males who join fraternities
6.26
Percent of females who join sororities
5.11
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
19.54
Percent who live off campus or commute
80.46
Percent of students age 25 and older
9.06
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
21
Campus Ministries
X
Choral groups
X
Concert band
X
Dance
X
Drama/theater
X
International Student Organization
X
Jazz band
X
Literary magazine
X
Model UN
X
Music ensembles
X
Musical theater
X
Opera
X
Pep band
X
Radio station
X
Student government
X
Student newspaper
X
Student-run film society
X
Symphony orchestra
X
Television station
X
Apartments for single students
X
Special housing for disabled students
X
Special housing for international students
X
Theme housing
X
Wellness housing
X

H. Financial Aid

Federal
33796452
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
32700933
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
30450430
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
7365612
Total Scholarships/Grants
104313427
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
76929279
Federal Work-Study
1633811
Total Self-Help
78563090
Parent Loans
15557308
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
7937952
Athletic Awards
1535458
Federal
130199
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
453093
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
8247653
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
12364141
Total Scholarships/Grants
21195086
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
32239364
Total Self-Help
32239864
Parent Loans
13552041
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
10337608
Athletic Awards
4570681
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
4420
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
3723
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
2907
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
2839
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
2687
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
2006
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
172
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
211
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
59.70
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
15321.33
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
19992
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
14551
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
12094
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
11545
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
9927
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
9085
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
471
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
699
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
52.10
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
13398.98
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
4560.09
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
4169.64
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT)
4136.42
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
473
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
8756.46
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
32
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
24155.87
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
1791
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
8255.56
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
150
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
28363.07

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
43
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
31
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
137
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
131
A. Total number of instructional faculty
668
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
138
C. Total number who are females
387
D. Total number who are males
281
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
10
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
150
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
208
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
60
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
250
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
9
C. Total number who are females
997
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
53
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
91
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
387
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
140
based on ____ students
33
and ____ faculty
67
2-9
180
10-19
726
20-29
461
30-39
287
40-49
130
50-99
178
100+
140
Total
2102
2-9
110
10-19
183
20-29
286
30-39
54
40-49
8
50-99
4
100+
5
Total
650

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