Recognition and Impact
August 13, 2024
Top 5%
of all undergraduate nursing programs nationwide. The school’s undergraduate program is No. 31 in the country according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings released in September 2023.
940
the number of students taking classes at the VCU School of Nursing during the 2023-24 academic year. About two-thirds are enrolled in the school's pre-licensure undergraduate programs and one-third are enrolled in graduate programs—a doctorate of nursing practice degree program, a doctoral program and post-professional certificate programs. Learn more about the school's academic programs.
93%
first-time passage rate in 2023 for new VCU nursing graduates taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a standardized test mandatory for nurses seeking licensure. During their final semester, students slated to take the NCLEX take courses that cover licensure preparation and the transition to professional practice as novice nurses.
53
the number of faculty at the VCU School of Nursing during the 2023-24 academic year. They are educators and clinical leaders with diverse expertise and nurse scientists conducting innovative research in health care, wellness, health equity and education.
#16
ranking in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research's analysis of nursing schools receiving NIH funding. The school jumped nine spots from the previous year’s ranking, reflecting the school's growth and commitment to research. Read more about the currently funded research and scholarship taking place in the school.
8
the number of faculty participating in the school's faculty practice. The program allows the school to share contract agreements with MCV Physicians so nurse practitioner faculty can practice within their specialty at VCU Health up to two days per week. The initiative fuels new opportunities for the school, enriches the teaching and learning experience for students, and supports new avenues for research and scholarship.
$4M+
total amount of scholarship awards made to nursing students in 2023-24. The school's scholarship awards are established by generous alumni, individuals and organizations, and recognize factors such as financial need, academic achievement, service and leadership.
609
the number of community members who received services in 2023-24 from the Mobile Health and Wellness Program, the school's signature community-engagement initiative. The program is a nationally-recognized innovative, collaborative care coordination model that delivers nurse-led weekly wellness services and health education programs to the doorstep of central Virginia’s medically underserved communities.
12,232
the number of living alumni of the school. The school has alumni living in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and on military bases across the globe.
$3.3M
the school's fundraising total in fiscal year 2024. Gifts from 432 donors supported new scholarships, student support initiatives and programs, faculty development funds and research resources and support.
131
the number of years the VCU School of Nursing has been educating nurses, making it the second oldest nursing program in Virginia still in operation. Read more about the school's history.
