Virginia Commonwealth University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,361 Out-of-state: $47,733 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $13,570 Out-of-state: $32,942 |
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Room and Board
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$10,187 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,493 |
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Other Expenses
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$3,111 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, external finance company |
Virginia Commonwealth University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003735 |
Free |
Virginia Commonwealth University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,260 (77.5%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,557 (78.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,467 (96.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 319 (12.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 53% |
| Average Award | $11,333 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,884 (76.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,205 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,910 (77.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,631 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 701 (28.4%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 684 (16.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,601 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 14,130 (69.6%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 11,619 (82.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 11,197 (96.4%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,241 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 48% |
| Average Award | $10,342 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 7,862 (70.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,435 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,406 (84.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,352 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,087 (18.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,902 (9.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,666 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
63% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$31,512 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
6.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
Virginia Commonwealth University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$1,714 |