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Location: Richmond, VA
In-State Tuition:$6,779
Out-of-State Tuition:$19,724
Student Body Size: 17,673
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Drug Scene by Priscyb16

Drinking Is Definitely More Common Than Drug Use.

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"The student body at VCU definitely likes to drink. There are some local bars on campus that get very busy during the weekends. But overall drinking rates are going down according to recent VCU polls in our..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

Posted on Academics by Priscyb16

By Far the Most Willing and Helping Faculty I've Ever Come Across

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"At Virginia Commonwealth University academics are both challenging and inspirational. Faculty expects the best from students, and students expect the best from faculty. Speaking from my point of view, our..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Priscyb16

Vibrant and Beautiful, a True Diamond in the Rough

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"Richmond is a fantastic city. Not too busy, but nowhere near slow. The atmosphere is very different and diverse. There is always something to do from taking a stroll down the James River, spending the day..."

Posted on 3/19/2010

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Posted on Greek Life by Anonymous

Being in a sorority has never...

"Being in a sorority has never been a desire of mine, so Greek life doesn’t play much of a role in my social scene."

Posted on 8/17/2009

Posted on Guys & Girls by Anonymous

Girls here are catty and...

"Girls here are catty and dramatic, but I think that’s the same no matter where you go."

Posted on 8/10/2009

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"Weekend parking is considerably easier."

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