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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Academics
- Graduation Rate65%
- Majors Available159
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio16:1
- Retention Rate86%
AP Credit Policy
AP tests passed with scores of 3, 4, or 5 will, depending on the test, be considered for advanced standing and credit for the corresponding courses at Virginia Commonwealth University. Credits awarded are counted as credits earned toward the degree, but are not used in the computation of the student's GPA.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | ARTF 139 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | ARTF 139 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 103, ARTH 104 |
| Biology | 5 | 8 | BIOL 151, BIOZ 151, BIOL 152, BIOZ 152 |
| 4 | 4 | BIOL 152, BIOZ 152 | |
| 3 | 4 | BIOL 101, BIOZ 101 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 200 |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 | MATH 200, MATH 201 |
| 3 | 4 | MATH 200 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 101, CHEZ 101 |
| 5 | 8 | CHEM 101, CHEZ 101, CHEM 102, CHEZ 102 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRLG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | CHIN 201, CHIN 202 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 109 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CMSC 254 |
| 4 | 4 | CMSC 255 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CMSC 1XX |
| 4 | 4 | CMSC 254 | |
| Drawing | 4 | 1 | ARTF 139 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | UNIV 111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | UNIV 111 or ENGL 215 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIOL 103 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 101, HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 6 | FREN 300, FREN 301 |
| 3 | 3 | FREN 202 | |
| 4 | 3 | FREN 300 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | GRMN 300 |
| 5 | 6 | GRMN 300, GRMN 301 | |
| 3 | 3 | GRMN 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | URSP 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITAL 102 |
| 4 | 6 | ITAL 201, ITAL 202 | |
| 5 | 6 | ITAL 202, ITAL 3XX | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRLG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | FRLG 201, FRLG 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | LATN 201 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 211 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 210 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MHIS 115 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 201 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 202 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHYS 208 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHYS 207 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MATH 151 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSYC 101 |
| Research | 4 | 3 | UNIV 200 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | UNIV 111 |
| 4 | 3 | Waive UNIV 111 and award credit for UNIV 112 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | SPAN 300 |
| 5 | 6 | SPAN 300, SPAN 301 | |
| 3 | 3 | SPAN 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 202 |
| 4 | 3 | SPAN 330 | |
| 5 | 6 | SPAN 330, SPAN 331 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 | STAT 210 or STAT 212 |
| 3 | 3 | STAT 210 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 103 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 103, HIST 104 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 1XX (History elective) |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Adult Development and Aging
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anatomy
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Data Analytics, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Data Science, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dentistry
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Disability Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Healthcare Innovation
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human/Medical Genetics
I
- Illustration
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Medicine
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
N
- Nanotechnology
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
O
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Outdoor Education
P
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Physiology, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, Other
- Public/Applied History
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
W
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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