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Virginia Commonwealth University
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23284-2512		 General information
 (804) 828-0100

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 31,700 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 40

About this School
Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research university with its main campuses located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Particularly recognized for its nationally ranked art, social work, health administration, and medical degree programs, VCU is one of the largest universities in Virginia with more than 29,000 students at the beginning of 2005. It is one of four Virginia universities rated Doctoral/Research—Extensive by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Formed by a merger with the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in 1968, VCU is home to a renowned medical school that is home to the nation’s oldest organ transplant program. VCU is also known for its diversity, with the highest percentage of minority students among Virginia public universities, and is host to the annual VCU French Film Festival, the largest French film festival in the United States.
 
History
Though officially created with the merger of the Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) and Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in 1968, VCU's history stretches back to 1838, when MCV first opened its doors as the medical department of Hampden-Sydney College. VCU recognizes the latter date on its official seal and promotional materials. RPI traces its roots back to 1917, when it began as the Richmond School of Social Work.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 6,779$ 6,196$ 5,886
Out of State$ 19,724$ 18,740$ 17,962
Books and Supplies$ 2,400$ 2,240$ 1,760
On-Campus
Room and board$ 9,430$ 8,162$ 7,960
Other Expenses$ 3,260$ 2,700$ 2,570
Off Campus
Room and board$ 9,430$ 8,162$ 7,960
Other Expenses$ 3,260$ 2,700$ 2,570
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,260$ 2,700$ 2,570

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 24% $ 4,066
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 44% $ 3,570
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $ 3,196
Loans to students 52% $ 4,729
 
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