Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate Schools

Virginia Commonwealth University (referred to as VCU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Richmond, VA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $15,754 for Virginia residents and $29,782 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,124 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 28,082 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Virginia Commonwealth University (referred to as VCU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Richmond, VA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1953 - Current).
VCU Directory Information
School NameVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Address910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284-2512
Phone804-828-0100
Webhttps://www.vcu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://sfs.vcu.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $15,754 for Virginia residents and $29,782 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,124 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 28,082 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 249 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 29 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$29,782
$15,754 for Virginia Residents
Student Population7,124
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs249 graduate programs
(29 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $15,754 for Virginia residents and $29,782 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $723 for Virginia residents and $1,486 for out-of-state students.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)29 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Virginia Commonwealth University is $15,754 for Virginia residents and $29,782 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.80% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$12,217$2,279$25,032$2,939
2019-2020$12,701$2,385$26,039$3,045
2020-2021$12,703$2,497$26,041$3,187
2021-2022$12,618$2,900$25,956$3,590
2022-2023$12,618$3,136$25,956$3,826
The graduate school tuition & fees of VCU is average compared to public graduate schools in Virginia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Virginia graduate tuition is $28,181 (public) / $17,064 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Virginia Commonwealth University$15,754$29,782
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Virginia Graduate Schools$14,467$18,916
Public$15,005$28,181
Private$17,064
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $19,851 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Virginia Commonwealth University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.56% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $20,302. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,506$3,182$11,506$3,182
2019-2020$11,506$3,760$11,506$3,760
2020-2021$11,504$5,283$11,504$5,283
2021-2022$12,279$5,270$12,730$7,572
2022-2023$12,279$5,720$12,730$7,572
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $723 for Virginia residents and $1,486 for other students at Virginia Commonwealth University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.05% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$674$1,386
2019-2020$706$1,447
2020-2021$707$1,448
2021-2022$701$1,442
2022-2023$723$1,486
For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $37,973 for Virginia residents and $61,946 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Virginia Commonwealth University.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Dentistry$43,279$18,645$76,258$19,335
Medicine$34,427$3,546$57,710$4,236
Pharmacy$29,227$3,451$42,118$4,141

Graduate Programs at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University offers 176 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,433 students have completed their study at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Offered Degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree75161,415
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship475374
Doctor's degree - other30392
Post Bachelor's Degree475213
Post Master's Degree4039
Total176262,433
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Biomedical Sciences program with 42 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 250 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 179 completers.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers 176 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,433 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,415 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 392 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 213 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 39 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 10 completers-
Environmental Studies10-
Communication and Journalism [+] 17 completers-
Mass Communication/Media Studies17-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences12-
Information Science/Studies15$80,800
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] (3 completers) 203 completers$45,600
Education96$45,600
Curriculum and Instruction5-
Educational Leadership and Administration8-
Special Education and Teaching29$46,700
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services31$45,800
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching10-
Art Teacher Education6-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3-
Reading Teacher Education15-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Engineering10-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering11-
Engineering (other)17-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Adult Development and Aging6-
English Language and Literature [+] 17 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Creative Writing9-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 59 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences9-
Biomedical Sciences7-
Biochemistry3-
Anatomy8-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology3-
Human/Medical Genetics3-
Physiology6-
Pharmacology6-
Biostatistics5-
Bioinformatics9-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 10 completers-
Mathematics10-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Data Analytics, General0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 51 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies0-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management51-
Physical Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Chemistry1-
Physics1-
Physics (other)4-
Psychology [+] 17 completers-
Psychology17-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 47 completers$43,700
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration8-
Forensic Science and Technology16-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)23$52,000
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 276 completers-
Public Administration26$49,100
Social Work250$43,100
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 31 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics12-
Sociology6-
Urban Studies/Affairs13$46,500
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 40 completers-
Design and Visual Communications10-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation4-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)19-
Music Performance0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (7 completers) 214 completers-
Dental Clinical Sciences16$208,600
Health/Health Care Administration/Management36$76,300
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist9-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling6-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor11-
Pharmaceutical Sciences8-
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)0-
Public Health14-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor14-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Nursing Practice94-
Business [+] 329 completers$61,300
Business/Commerce133$61,300
Business Administration and Management106$87,100
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management19-
Accounting9-
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Management Science62-
Taxation0-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total1,415
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences2-
Education [+] 61 completers-
Education21-
Educational Leadership and Administration37-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Engineering [+] 29 completers-
Engineering14-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering6-
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering3-
Engineering (other)6-
Engineering Technology [+] 3 completers-
Nanotechnology3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Biomedical Sciences3-
Biochemistry3-
Anatomy0-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology6-
Human/Medical Genetics0-
Physiology1-
Exercise Physiology2-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology0-
Pharmacology3-
Biostatistics2-
Epidemiology3-
Neuroscience3-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8 completers-
Mathematics and Statistics (other)8-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 10 completers-
Natural Sciences5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5-
Physical Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Chemistry7-
Chemistry (other)2-
Physics (other)0-
Psychology [+] 21 completers-
Psychology4-
Clinical Psychology7-
Counseling Psychology6-
Health/Medical Psychology4-
Human Services [+] 9 completers-
Public Administration7-
Social Work2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 189 completers-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology1-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2-
Pharmaceutical Sciences11-
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)0-
Public Health Education and Promotion2-
Public Health (other)4-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist46-
Physical Therapy/Therapist57-
Nurse Anesthetist46-
Nursing Science6-
Nursing Practice9-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)5-
Business [+] 6 completers-
Business/Commerce6-
Total374
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 392 completers-
Dentistry103-
Medicine179-
Pharmacy110-
Total392
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 completers-
Women's Studies1-
Communications Technologies [+] 1 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences3-
Information Science/Studies7-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] (2 completers) 53 completers-
Education0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching36-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities7-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching4-
Elementary Education and Teaching6-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Adult Development and Aging0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 45 completers-
Biomedical Sciences42-
Human/Medical Genetics3-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Statistics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 15 completers-
Gerontology7-
Historic Preservation and Conservation0-
Natural Sciences5-
Sustainability Studies3-
Physical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Physics (other)2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)5-
Human Services [+] 8 completers-
Public Administration8-
Social Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5-
Sociology0-
Urban Studies/Affairs1-
Social Sciences (other)6-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 0 completers-
Transportation and Materials Moving (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 25 completers-
Clinical Research Coordinator2-
Healthcare Innovation5-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling3-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling4-
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling8-
Public Health Education and Promotion3-
Business [+] 32 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management13-
Accounting16$56,200
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Real Estate3-
History [+] 3 completers-
Public/Applied History3-
Total213
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 22 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration15-
Reading Teacher Education7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor3-
Nursing Practice14-
Total39

Graduate Student Population at VCU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 7,200 students enrolled into Virginia Commonwealth University graduate schools where it has total 28,082 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 5,014 full-time and 2,186 part-time graduate students. By gender, 2,426 male and 4,774 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,2002,4264,774
Full-time5,0141,7423,272
Part-tme2,1866841,502
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,639 White (50.54%), 944 Black/African American (13.11%), 423 Hispanic (5.88%), 726 Asian (10.08%), and 1,468 students with other races. 522 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,2002,4264,774
American Indian/Native American514
Asian726275451
Black/African American944226718
Hispanic423126297
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White3,6391,2342,405
Two More25565190
Un-Known685230455
Non-resident Alien522268254
Virginia Commonwealth University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,321 graduate students (18.35% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,679 graduate students (37.21% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total7,200
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,321
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,679
Not in Online Courses3,200
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Virginia Commonwealth University. 2,224 students are aged 20 to 24 (30.89% of total students), 277 students are aged above 50 (3.85%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,2002,4264,774
Age 20-21951382
Age 22-242,1296441,485
Age 25-292,4659151,550
Age 30-341,064387677
Age 35-39577231346
Age 40-49593166427
Age 50-6426366197
Over 6414410

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