by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU highly for urban studies, placing at #34 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 34 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Virginia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 5 |
The following degree levels are granted in urban studies at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Urban Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $55,871 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $26,416 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 18 |
