Virginia Commonwealth University Veterans Report

Is Virginia Commonwealth University a Good School for Veterans?

Choosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. We’ve assembled this report on Virginia Commonwealth University veteran services to guide your decision.

For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Virginia Commonwealth University GI Bill® Information

What You’ll Find in Our Veterans Report on VCU:

• How Many Veterans Attend
• Veteran Services & Programs
• Credit for Military Training
• ROTC Programs
• Complaints to the VA
• Notes & References

How Many Veterans Go to VCU?

A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience. Veterans make up 0.2% of the student body at VCU, per U.S. Department of Education data.

Veteran Services & Programs at VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University takes part in these veteran programs and support services.

Why does this matter? Here are the specific commitments the school has made through each program it participates in.

Virginia Commonwealth University does have a student veterans group. See details.VCU provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.

Does VCU Give Credit for Military Training?

VCU may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Check with an admissions counselor for details. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Contact VCU to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.

VCU ROTC Programs

VCU offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:

• Army

Complaints to the VA About VCU

The VA has no complaints on record for this college.

Notes and References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.