Virginia Commonwealth University
- Public
- Research university
Virginia Commonwealth University: international tuition 40,109 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 62,118 USD, acceptance rate 92.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
Yes: a Vietnamese international applicant may be considered for VCU's out-of-state academic scholarship, worth $10,000–$15,000 per year based on high-school GPA. The pages do not confirm need-based aid, need-blind admission, or an international aid form.
Getting in. The school admits 83.7% of applicants (20,769 of 24,804). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–650, Math 490–620, ACT 22–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 62,118 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 148 international students got financial aid, 11,243 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/1. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University?
International tuition is 40,109 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 62,118 USD.
Does Virginia Commonwealth University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese international applicant may be considered for VCU's out-of-state academic scholarship, worth $10,000–$15,000 per year based on high-school GPA. The pages do not confirm need-based aid, need-blind admission, or an international aid form.
What English scores does Virginia Commonwealth University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Commonwealth University?
The acceptance rate is 92.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Virginia Commonwealth University2023Campus tour
- Angie Hantz2022Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearVCU says out-of-state scholarships are automatic, but that statement does not also explicitly identify international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether VCU considers international students' ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate financial-aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
Academic scholarships for out-of-state studentsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 – 15,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M – ₫391M
This academic scholarship explicitly includes international students classified as out-of-state.
- Renewable in later years
Deans’ ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says incoming first-year students are considered, but does not explicitly identify international students for this award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Nov. 1
Provost ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says incoming first-year students are considered, but does not explicitly identify international students for this award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Nov. 1
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Supplementary applicationiThis requirement applies only to School of the Arts applicants; consult that school’s website for the specific materials.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- First-year scholarship deadlineScholarshipin17days
- Spring 2027 first-year application deadlineApplication+17 days
- First-year regular decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Guaranteed Regular Decision notification date (RD)Decision+168 days
- First-year response deadlineOther+198 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
60 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data