Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

Online MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	79%
Graduation rate	93%
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	30
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$933

VCU's evening MBA online program has a test optional admission policy, and three letters of recommendation are needed to apply. International students must also submit proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE. The average class size for core courses is 27 students, and the deadline to apply for fall admission is July 1. The average undergraduate GPA for fall 2023 enrollees was 3.17, and the average number of work prior experience for those same students was eight.

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Part-Time MBA Overview

Average undergraduate GPA, 2023-24 enrollees	3.34
Tuition per credit, out-of-state 5%	$1,699
Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	38
Yield, 2023–24 (Matriculates/Admits)	71%
Graduation rate, 2020-23	62%
Average number of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	5.5
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	79%
Acceptance rate, fall 2023	76%

VCU's evening MBA is test optional, and three letters of recommendation are needed to apply. International applicants must turn in a TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo score. The deadline to apply for fall admission is July 1. Four months after graduating, alumni generally earn median annual salaries over $100,000.

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Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	28
Graduation rate, 2020-23	98%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	98%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	65%
Total approximate cost	$65,000
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	100%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	8.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	14.0

The executive MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University requires non-native English speakers to submit either TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English proficiency exam results. However, it's optional for applicants to submit standardized test scores. The program requires all applicants to submit three letters of recommendation and have five years of work experience. The program's learnings include an international trip, four major team projects, offsites to company headquarters, manufacturing plants, innovation centers, and numerous C-level speakers. Classes are in-person Friday and Saturday, with alternating online weekend sessions. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is June 15.

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Affordable MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	79%
GMAT requirement	No
Graduation rate	93%
Approx. total tuition, out-of-state	$41,985

VCU's evening MBA online program has a test-optional admission policy and requires three recommendation letters. International students must prove English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE. Core courses average 27 students, and the fall admission deadline is July 1. Fall 2023 enrollees had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.17 and eight years of work experience. This school ranks No. 39 on our main best online MBA programs list.

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Most Affordable Online Doctorate in Education (EdD) Programs

Retention rate	99%
Credits required to graduate	48
Acceptance rate	84.30%
Enrolled	102
Tuition	$61,056

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked No. 7 among Fortune's best online doctorate in education (Ed.D.) programs in 2022. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit a GRE score to qualify for admission into its online Ed.D. degree program in leadership and innovation, but applicants must have a master’s degree. Three letters of recommendation are required for the 48 credit-hour program. Last year, students accepted into this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 2.65. International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, and the program has a one-year retention rate of 99%.

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Best Online Doctorate in Education (EdD) Programs

Retention rate	99%
Credits required to graduate	48
Acceptance rate	84.30%
Enrolled	102
Tuition	$15,918.00

Virginia Commonwealth University doesn’t require applicants to submit a GRE score to qualify for admission into its online Ed.D. degree program in leadership and innovation, but applicants must have a master’s degree. Last year, students accepted into this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 2.65. International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, and the program has a one-year retention rate of 99%. Three letters of recommendation are required for the 48 credit-hour program.

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