About VCU

Situated in Richmond, Virginia’s capital city since 1779, VCU continues to grow in size, programs and students. With more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, the university offers prestigious programs that have developed the university into an institution with an international reputation. VCU is the third-largest research university in Virginia. Since its founding, the university has combined the traditional and nontraditional, creating diversity in our academic programs, campus events, students, faculty and staff.

A little history

The MCV Campus, adjacent to the city’s business and financial district, has roots tracing back to 1838. The Monroe Park Campus is located in the picturesque early 20th-century residential neighborhood called the Fan District. The campus began in 1917 as the Richmond School of Social Work and Public Health, later became the Richmond Professional Institute and in 1968 merged with the Medical College of Virginia to create VCU.

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