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Also known as: VCU, Rams
Public school in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Founded in 1838 as the Medical Department of Hampden‑Sydney College and merged with Richmond Professional Institute in 1968, VCU enrolls over 28,900 students across 217 degree and certificate programs through its 11 schools and three colleges. Classified R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity, VCU received $506 million in sponsored research in FY 2024 and is known for strong health sciences, arts, and innovation programs.
SAT Scores are required for some programs
This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.
VCU maintains a test‑optional policy for all first‑year and transfer applicants; standardized test scores are not required unless applying to a Guaranteed Admission Program in the Honors College, for which official SAT or ACT scores must be submitted.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, sciences, and professional fields.
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Reynolds CC) is a multi-campus public community college in the Richmond area, offering open admissions and no SAT requirement.
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Union Presbyterian Seminary is a private Presbyterian seminary in Richmond, Virginia, offering graduate theological education with no SAT requirement.
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
The University of Richmond is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Virginia, with a predominantly test-optional admissions policy, requiring SAT/ACT scores only for non-traditional applicants such as home-schooled students.
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Virginia Union University is a private historically black Baptist university in Richmond, Virginia, requiring SAT or ACT scores for first-year admission.
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (BSMCON) is a private nonprofit institution in Richmond, Virginia, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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