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Public Research University in Richmond, VA. Operating on a semester system.

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Richmond, VA
29K+ students
@virginiacommonwealth.edu

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29K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

16

Housing Buildings

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Richmond for Virginia Commonwealth University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Richmond.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

47,000

City Transportation

Walkability

52

Bikeability

51

Public Transit

GRTC Transit System (bus network), GRTC Pulse (bus rapid transit along Broad Street), Amtrak intercity rail service (Staples Mill Road and Main Street stations), RVA Bike Share

Nearest Airports

Richmond International Airport (RIC), Hanover County Municipal Airport (regional, nearby), Chesterfield County Airport (general aviation, nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa)

Avg Annual Temp

58.5°F

Avg Snowfall

11 in

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Virginia Commonwealth University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

Showing 16 of 16 known dorm and housing options.

Ackell Residence Center

Capacity: 394

Room types: single, 2-4 person apartments

Brandt Hall

Capacity: 624

Room types: double rooms, 4-8 person suites

Broad and Belvidere

Room types: single, double

Cabaniss Hall

Room types: double

Cary and Belvidere

Capacity: 407

Room types: single

Gladding Residence Center

Capacity: 1518

Room types: double bedrooms, 4-person semi-suites

Gladding Residence Center III

Capacity: 1500

Room types: double, semi-suite

Gladding Residential Center

Capacity: 1524

Room types: double

Grace & Broad

Room types: apartment

Grace & Broad Residence Center

Capacity: 407

Room types: single

GRC III

Capacity: 172

Room types: double, single

Johnson Hall

Capacity: 527

Room types: suite, double

Rhoads Hall

Capacity: 697

Room types: double, triple

The Honors College

Capacity: 177

Room types: single

West Grace North

Capacity: 407

Room types: single, double

West Grace South

Capacity: 407

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@virginiacommonwealth.edu

Official Website

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Current Term: Summer 2026

Start: April 27, 2026

End: June 26, 2026

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