Study at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large, public research university located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1968 as a result of a merger between Richmond Professional Institute and Medical College of Virginia. VCU is one of the Virginia universities rated RU/ H (Research Universities (high research activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is organized into the following academic divisions: -
College of Humanities and Sciences
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L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
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School of Allied Health Professions
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School of Business
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School of Dentistry
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School of Education
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School of Engineering
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School of Mass Communications
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School of Medicine
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School of Nursing
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School of Pharmacy
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School of Social Work
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School of the Arts
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School of World Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University's sports teams are nicknamed the Rams. They compete in the NCAA Division I sports.
Profile of Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University is in a medium-sized city, in Richmond, VA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Virginia Commonwealth University earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
The most common major fields study at the school include design and fine arts.
Virginia Commonwealth University Selectivity
Virginia Commonwealth University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 480 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 480 and 580.
FacultySome professors at Virginia Commonwealth University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Student Enrolment
Virginia Commonwealth University, in 2007, had 31, 700 students (25, 890 full-time equivalent).
Student LifeAthletic teams at the school belong to the Colonial Athletic Association for major sports. Virginia Commonwealth University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 675 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, non-profit management, business, taxation, human resources, . . . | | Liberal Arts | 632 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, urban studies, foreign language and literature, area studies, . . . | | Education and Teaching | 509 | educational administration, education, health teaching, art education, special ed, school Counselling, instructional media design, curriculum and instruction, . . . | | Therapy and Counselling | 491 | psychology, physical therapy, patient Counselling, genetic Counselling | | Medicine | 404 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, dental clinical sciences, public health, health professions | | Science | 388 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, physics, bacteriology, . . . | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 335 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing science | | Family and Social Work | 331 | social work, public administration, adult development and aging | | Security and Law Enforcement | 308 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science, criminal justice and safety, security and protective services | | Media | 276 | mass communication | | Design | 230 | fashion design, graphic design, illustration, design and applied arts, interior design, design and visual communication | | Fine Arts | 173 | crafts and folk art, sculpture, painting, fine arts studies, art history and criticism | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 156 | parks and recreation studies, vocational Counselling, occupational therapy | | Engineering | 149 | mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, chemical engineering | | Computer Science and Engineering | 130 | information science, computer and info science, computer engineering | | Medical Support and Technology | 87 | radiographer, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist | | Drama and Performing Arts | 63 | drama, dance | | Medical administration | 59 | health care administration, pharmacy courses | | Music | 58 | music performance | | Religion and Philosophy | 43 | religion, philosophy | | Mathematics | 33 | mathematics | | Photography and Commercial Art | 29 | photography | | Conservation and Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
Contact: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23284-2512
General Phone: (804) 828-0100
http: //www.vcu.edu/
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