Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,526
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Virginia Commonwealth University is a four-year, public university in Richmond, Virginia. Students enrolled at VCU can choose from over 200 degree programs that span bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, continuing education, as well as online degree options.
Virginia Commonwealth University Veteran and Military Support Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers the following veteran and military support programs:
- Virginia Commonwealth is a GI Bill® approved school
- Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
- Does not offer credit for military experience
- Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
- Approved for Tuition Assistance
- Virginia Commonwealth is a Yellow Ribbon school
Virginia Commonwealth University is a MyCAA approved school.
Message from Virginia Commonwealth University
According to the 2012 US News & Report, VCU is classified as a Tier 1 University with an overall National University rank of No. 170 and holds a rank of No. 94 among all public colleges and universities in the country.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 13,624
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 13,624
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,526
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✓YES
Offers ROTC Program
✓YES
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✓YES
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Degree level
Undergraduate
All
Amount
$6,000.00
Number
5
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Costs
Undergraduate
$13,624
In State$33,656
Out of StateGraduate
$10,710
In State$21,933
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$2,860
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 1,860
Student Population
Student Count
22,614
Undergraduate7,187
Graduate1,414
GI Bill StudentsMale
42.1%
PopulationFemale
57.9%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Urban
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
550
SAT Math555
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing24
ACT
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