VCU Online Surges: A New Era of Higher EducationVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Online is experiencing a significant boom, with nearly 2,000 students now taking all their classes online. This trend aligns with Forbes ranking of VCU as one of the top ten best online colleges, especially for schools with high acceptance rates.VCU Onlines acceptance rate is 93%, and its graduation rate is 69%. The average in-state undergraduate tuition and fees are around $16,458 per year. The university provides resources like academic advising, affordable laptops, and counseling to support online learners.Since fall 2022, VCU Online has seen a 131% increase in overall enrollment. VCU aims to remove financial, geographic, and technological barriers to higher education by exploring new online degree paths in high-demand fields and expanding partnerships with Virginia employers for professional development.While some students, like Amani Blowe, find online learning challenging due to lack of connection with professors and classmates, others, like accounting professor Kip Krumwiede, see online courses as a way to increase diversity and accessibility in education, offering much-needed flexibility for students with scheduling conflicts.
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