About Virginia Commonwealth
Situated in the heart of Richmond, the capital of Virginia since 1779, Virginia Commonwealth University serves an integral role in the economic health of the city — educating the current and future workforce, reaching out to the community, advancing research and enhancing patient care.
32000 Undergrads
19000 Graduates
1000* (3%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
100* (1%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Campus Information
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US Region
Commuter/Residential
Tuition (in-state)
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Female/Male %/%
Acceptance Rate%
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Jewish Life
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# Jewish Studies Courses
Jewish Studies Major or Minor
Study Abroad in Israel
Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus
Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
If you are part of a Jewish student organization on this campus, learn how to become affiliated.