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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Richmond, VA

Pharmacy Schools Public Non-Profit

School Overview

Tuition (In State): $25,080

Tuition (Out of State): $36,146

Accreditation Status: N/A

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 140

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Founding Year: 1898

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Website: https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/

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Application Information

Average GPA: 3.63

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  • 1. Other – A neighbor asks for your opinion on whether a healthy 3-year-old should be vaccinated against COVID. How would you respond? (2000 characters)
  • 2. Other – How do you define grit, and how have you demonstrated it in the past? (2000 characters)
  • 3. Other – Briefly explain any lapses in your undergraduate education not addressed in your application. (2000 characters)
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About the School

According to U.S. News & World Report, VCU School of Pharmacy is one of the top 20 Pharm.D. programs in the U.S. Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, we welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. The school's location within the VCU Health System—one of the 18 health science centers in the U.S. with a pharmacy school—offers Pharm.D. students tremendous opportunities for interprofessional education and cutting-edge clinical experiences.

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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025

SDN Insights

Our analysis of VCU-PHARM:

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Cost of Attendance: $299,243

A student taking student loans for all 4 years at VCU-PHARM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $299,243. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 17% Nationally

The cost of living at VCU-PHARM is among the top 17% of all similar schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

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Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.