Rankings and awards don’t define VCU, but they do illuminate our status as one of the nation’s premier urban, public research universities.
The evidence is in our leading medical center, top arts school and nationally ranked graduate programs. U.S. News & World Report and other publications laud many of our graduate programs as among the best in the country — that includes No. 1 rankings for sculpture and nurse anesthesia.
VCU and its Medical Center are praised as best places to work, and the student body attracts kudos for both its impressive diversity and its commitment to community service.
We’ve moved into the top 100 in National Science Foundation research rankings, and our focus on sustainability led to an ENERGY STAR certification for meeting strict energy-efficiency levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
At VCU, setting the bar for excellence is part of our daily work.
VCU’s M.F.A. in Interior Design ranked No. 10 in the nation Design Intelligence Rankings View the ranking »
Ahead of Election Day, VCU is recognized as a top college for student voters Washington Monthly
VCU awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
VCU recognized among ‘Top 100’ institutions for minority students Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Four specialties at VCU Medical Center recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings U.S. News & World Report
CHoR named one of nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
VCU’s commitment to military veterans garners recognition from Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Evans-Haynes Burn Center earns Beacon Award for nursing excellence American Association of Critical Care Nurses
VCU recognized as a top producer of Gilman scholars
VCU Alumni’s RVA GOLD Chapter receives Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award
VCU researchers named Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists for 2018
VCU Libraries receives Excellence in Academic Libraries Award Association of College and Research Libraries and GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO
VCU ranked Virginia's best employer for diversity Forbes
VCU Globe wins national award for innovation and international education Institute for International Education
VCU researchers recognized for being in top 1 percent of most cited authors in 2017 Clarivate Analytics
VCU Health orthopaedic surgery units honored with prestigious nursing award American Association for Critical-Care Nurses
VCU recognized as top Fulbright producing institution
VCU Health nationally recognized for exemplary graduate medical education program
VCU honored for rich workplace experience
Mary and Frances Youth Center garners Innovation Award from USTA Mid-Atlantic
VCU Health earns Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® recognition from The Joint Commission
VCU recognized among nation’s best for closing minority graduation rate gap The Education Trust
International organization recognizes VCU Police for victim services and surveillance cameras International Association of Chiefs of Police
VCU Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in the country and No. 1 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report
VCU Medical Center awarded Baby-Friendly Hospital designation for exceptional maternity care
VCU dance program ranked in the top 10 in the country for choreography
VCU Medical Center receives first and only advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in Virginia
School of Pharmacy recognized for transformative community service
VCU Globe wins award for higher education international initiatives
VCU School of Engineering ranked No. 9 in doctoral degrees awarded to women The American Society for Engineering Education
VCU designated a crime prevention campus Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board
Women’s Care Wing at VCU Medical Center earns gold Beacon Award for Excellence American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s NICU earns gold Beacon Award for Excellence American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
VCU’s Cary Street Gym named among top college gyms and student rec centers Best Value Schools
VCU recognized as one of top military-friendly campuses in nation Victory Media
VCU again one of country’s coolest schools Sierra magazine
VCU Massey Cancer Center’s bone marrow transplant unit first to receive Beacon Award for Excellence
VCU named among top employers for older workers for seventh time AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management View the award »
U.S. News & World Report ranks Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU among the nations best in nephrology services
VCU ranks among best universities for minorities among non-historically black schools Diverse: Issues in Higher Education View the rankings »
VCU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU physicians recognized in 2013 Top Docs list Richmond magazine
VCU moves into Top 50 for American public research universities The Center for Measuring University Performance View the report »
More than 30 VCU programs earn spot among nation’s best U.S. News & World Report
VCU earns President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction award Corporation for National and Community Service
VCU Medical Center ranks No. 1 in Virginia U.S. News & World Report
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU receives national quality care award American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living
VCU moves into top 100 in National Science Foundation research rankings National Science Foundation
VCU internationally ranked in the 2011 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities National Taiwan University View the rankings »
Physical Plant Administration Building earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certification for superior energy efficiency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
VCU Health System named a top 50 company for executive women for fifth time National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
VCU named one of the Most Popular Universities U.S. News & World Report View more about the award »
VCU earns Research University, Very High Research Activity and Community Engagement classifications Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching View the classifications »
VCU Interior Design ranks among top 10 programs in the country DesignIntelligence magazine
VCU School of Business selected as one of “The Best 300 Business Schools” The Princeton Review
Children’s Hospital of Richmond Pediatric ICU receives Beacon Award American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Carnegie Foundation recognizes VCU for its community initiatives Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
VCU receives A- in the national Green Report Card College Sustainability Report Card View more about the award »
VCU Health System named one of the 100 best companies for the sixth time Working Mother Magazine View more about the award »
VCU Medical Center’s Stroke Program receives Gold Achievement awards American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
VCU Medical Center Neuroscience ICU earns Beacon Award American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
VCU Health System named Top 50 Companies for Executive Women for fourth time National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
VCU Medical Center MRICU earns Beacon Award for critical care excellence American Association of Critical Care Nurses
VCU among 2009 survey of nation’s Top 25 “Best Neighbor” Colleges and Universities Saviors of Our Cities: A Survey of Best College and University Civic Partnerships