Is VCUarts a good school?
VCUarts is again highly ranked as the #2 public university and #4 among all MFA programs. The results are an extremely tight margin among the top tier schools in the nation, such as UCLA, Yale and Chicago (SAIC). Our Sculpture program retains the #1 ranking. Our Painting program is also ranked #12.
Is VCU known for art?
VCU wouldn’t be VCU without the arts, and neither would Richmond. Based in a city that’s known for embracing the arts, our graduate arts program is ranked one of the top by U.S. News and World Report.
What makes VCU special?
VCU boasts graduate programs in the top 50 nationally in 19 fields. VCU is consistently recognized as one of the top public universities for both fine arts and research. The university’s dominance in arts and sciences provides students with access to stellar opportunities, both in and out of the classroom.
How hard is it to get into VCUarts?
Admission to VCUarts is very competitive. We receive many more applications than we can accept into the program. When making admission decisions we carefully consider all aspects of an application.
What is the number one art School in America?
| Jerry’s Top 10 Fine Art Schools USA | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | US |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) | US |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) | US |
| 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCU) | US |
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What percentage of VCU students are black?
The full-time VCU undergraduate population is made up of 62% women, and 38% men….VCU Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 8,452 |
| Black or African American | 3,901 |
| Asian | 2,879 |
| Hispanic | 2,180 |
What is the racial makeup of VCU?
The enrolled student population at Virginia Commonwealth University is 45.8% White, 17.5% Black or African American, 13.3% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.31% Two or More Races, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0739% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
How safe is VCU?
VCU is a pretty safe university with a significant security presence, but there are some issues with some of the surrounding areas in regards to crime. For most people, it isn’t a major issue to deal with, but you do have to be careful when choosing housing at VCU.
Does VCU requirements a portfolio?
All visual arts and design applicants, excluding Art History, Cinema and Fashion Merchandising applicants, are required to submit a portfolio with their application. Portfolio requirements can be found by going to http://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ and clicking on your major of interest.