Virginia Commonwealth University Acceptance Rate
Richmond, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,052
- Admitted
- 17,729
- Yield
- 25.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.3% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,758 to 19,052 (+38%) over that period.
Its 93.1% rate makes Virginia Commonwealth University more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
Virginia Commonwealth University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,758 | 10,366 | 75.3% | 3,531 |
| 2015–16 | 14,815 | 11,697 | 79% | 3,997 |
| 2016–17 | 15,629 | 12,683 | 81.2% | 4,150 |
| 2017–18 | 15,248 | 12,793 | 83.9% | 4,130 |
| 2018–19 | 16,549 | 14,273 | 86.2% | 4,529 |
| 2019–20 | 17,088 | 14,890 | 87.1% | 4,401 |
| 2020–21 | 17,253 | 15,632 | 90.6% | 3,756 |
| 2021–22 | 17,579 | 16,308 | 92.8% | 4,084 |
| 2022–23 | 18,242 | 16,600 | 91% | 4,167 |
| 2023–24 | 19,052 | 17,729 | 93.1% | 4,519 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,983 | 11,247 | 93.9% |
| Men | 7,068 | 6,481 | 91.7% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–650 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 500–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 4% |
How Virginia Commonwealth University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Commonwealth University's acceptance rate is 93.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,729 admitted of 19,052 applicants).
Is Virginia Commonwealth University test optional?
Virginia Commonwealth University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia Commonwealth University?
Virginia Commonwealth University received 19,052 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,729.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Commonwealth University?
Admitted students at Virginia Commonwealth University typically scored 530–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia Commonwealth University getting harder to get into?
Virginia Commonwealth University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.3% in 2014–15 to 93.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.vcu.edu/.