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Virginia Commonwealth University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Virginia Commonwealth University men's cross country recruiting profile. Virginia Commonwealth competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic 10 Conference from Richmond, Virginia. Led by head coach Jon Riley, Virginia Commonwealth University pairs a 93% acceptance rate with a 63% graduation rate and a $26,836 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic 10 Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
30,974
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
93%
State
Virginia
City
Richmond
Address
910 W Franklin St
Staff
Jon Riley
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 31% of D1 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
85%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
63%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,161
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,128
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 32% of D1 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$13,200
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$35,674
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,712
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$26,836
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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