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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy & religious studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 40 philosophy & religious studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Philosophy & Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 33 |
| Religious Studies | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 365 |
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| English Language & Literature | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| History | 53 |
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