Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution that was founded in 1838. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,958 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 198 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Virginia Commonwealth University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #142. Its in-state tuition and fees are $16,353; out-of-state tuition and fees are $38,247.

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond. Cheering on the school’s Division I sports teams, the VCU Rams, is a popular outlet for students. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations students can join, as well as about 40 fraternities and sororities. About 7 percent of VCU students are involved in Greek life. For off-campus recreation, students can take advantage of the school's Outdoor Adventure Program, which coordinates kayaking, backpacking and whitewater rafting trips, among other activities. VCU has a variety of academic departments for graduate students, too, including its well-regarded School of the Arts, School of Education, School of Medicine and School of Social Work. The university also has a campus in Qatar that focuses on arts programs.