Virginia Commonwealth University

School of Nursing

Virginia Commonwealth University is a Public institution with a campus in Richmond, Virginia. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Richmond, Virginia campus for Virginia Commonwealth University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 28,082. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $15,828, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $37,786 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the Virginia Commonwealth University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Virginia periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Virginia will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:28,082
Student-to-faculty ratio:16-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$15,828
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$37,786
Room and board:$12,279
Percent on financial aid:90%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:91%
SAT Reading Writing range:530-660
SAT Math range:500-630
ACT Composite range:22-30
ACT English range:21-33
ACT Math range:19-28

Student Profile

Male 36%
Female 64%
Full-Time 82%
Part-Time 18%
Undergraduate 75%
Graduate 25%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia

  • Address: PO Box 980567, Richmond, Virginia 23298
  • Phone Number: 804-828-0100

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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