Virginia Commonwealth University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
23.7K

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest university in Virginia and ranks among the top 100 universities in the country in sponsored research. Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, VCU enrolls nearly 32,000 students in 205 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Sixty-five of the programs are unique in Virginia, many of them crossing the disciplines of VCU’s 15 schools and one college. MCV Hospitals and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University compose the VCU Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	19,785
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,876
Application Acceptance Rate	65%
Transfer Students	2,018
Programs	189 Programs
Courses	2,340 Courses
Transfer Agreements	50 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	5,569 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$9,886
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,913
Books and Supplies	$2,659
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	55%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,215
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	48%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,125

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Office of Financial Aid provides a variety of services to help students afford higher education via grants, work-study employment and loans. The Office of Financial Aid administers and distributes funds from federal, state, institutional and private fund sources. One-on-one appointments are available to students, their parents, faculty and staff. Financial aid funds are applied first to the student’s university bill. Refunds are generated when financial aid exceeds university charges.
Tuition and Fees:

The Student Accounting Department is located at 1015 Floyd Avenue. The department is responsible for the assessment, billing and collection of tuition, room, board and other university fees.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 5,153
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 3,138
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 61%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 2,144

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	May 1
Spring Priority	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer applicants should present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 preferred from all accredited institutions to be competitive for admission to VCU.
Official Transcripts:

If you have fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours), you should submit your high school transcripts. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges are also required.
SAT Scores:

If under the age of 22, applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores. Some programs may require transfer students to submit SAT or ACT scores regardless of their age.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required; however, it is recommended.
Interview:

An interview may be required of some applicants.
Other Requirements:

Transfer students also are required to have a personal computer.
Apply Here:

http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/transfer/index.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is C.
Credits (Min/Max):

A max of 90 credits will be accepted for transfer. You must earn 30 credits in residence at VCU to receive your bachelor's degree. Not more than 50 percent of credits may be accepted in the major field of study.