Virginia Commonwealth University View More Rivals | University of Massachusetts-Amherst View More Rivals | |
#218 in National Universities #14 in Virginia | Rankings | #79 in National Universities #12 in Massachusetts |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Richmond, VA | Location | Amherst, MA |
VCU | Known as | UMass Amherst |
2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$16,458 Virginia residents $39,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,357 Massachusetts residents $39,293 out-of-state |
$16,753 Virginia residents $31,589 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,009 Massachusetts residents $34,720 out-of-state |
$11,794 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
Admission | ||
$70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $85 graduate |
83.90% | Acceptance Rate | 57.58% |
32.28% | Yield | 19.63% |
1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
Student Population | ||
28,082 | Total Students | 32,229 |
20,958 | Undergraduate | 24,391 |
7,124 | Graduate | 7,838 |
2,680 | Online Enrollment | 3,853 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
64% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
20% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
85% | Retention Rate | 90% |
$49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) $7,301 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) $7,840 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2,183 Full-time 710 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,452 Full-time 308 Part-time |
6,266 Full-time 835 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,154 Full-time 531 Part-time |
$96,025 for Faculties $73,850 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,252 for Faculties $64,812 Part-time |