About Â鶹´«Ã½
At Â鶹´«Ã½, we are forward-focused on first generation students, fourth-generation veterans, the next generation of risk-taking entrepreneurs and researchers, future educators and artists who color our world. As Monarchs, we roll up our sleeves and dig in to make a difference in the lives of others.ÌýÌý
Nationally recognized for excellence in academics, social mobility and military friendliness, Â鶹´«Ã½ is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university, with nearly 24,000 students, a top R1 research designation, rigorous academics, and an energetic, diverse campus community.ÌýÌý
Top 10% nationally in Social Mobility
- CollegeNET
A Best National University
- U.S. News and World Report
Military-Friendly School: Gold Ranking
- MilitaryFriendly.com
Most Diverse Medical School in Virginia
- U.S. News and World Report (tied)
Mission
Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) is a preeminent public research university located in Coastal Virginia. Our world-class faculty fosters dynamic on-campus and global online learning for undergraduate and graduate students that enriches their lives, promotes insightful and perceptive leadership, and motivates the pursuit of excellence in dedicated fields and professions. We collaborate with strategic partners to address challenges and propose solutions that impact the economy, environment, health and wellness, and social justice. In pursuit of equity and inclusion, Â鶹´«Ã½ provides opportunities for educational, artistic, and professional growth to our diverse Monarch community.Ìý
Our Students
Â鶹´«Ã½ welcomes students from hometowns across Virginia and around the world.Ìý Nearly 30% of our students are military-affiliated and more than half of our students come from underrepresented groups. Our international student Monarchs come from 91 different countries.ÌýÌý
- 749 International Students
- 29% Military Affiliated Students
- 54% Women
- 46% ²Ñ±ð²ÔÌý
- 175,303 Alumni Worldwide (includes Legacy EVMS alumni)Ìý
- 73 Home CountriesÌý
- 50 Home States plus Guam, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsÌý
- 89% of Graduates Employed or in Graduate School 6 months after graduationÌý
Diversity at Â鶹´«Ã½
Â鶹´«Ã½ has a time-honored tradition of providing a diverse and welcoming community where we learn from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. As a close campus and caring community, we demonstrate understanding and respect for each other. This has defined Â鶹´«Ã½ for many decades, and it will continue as we move forward.ÌýÌý
Â鶹´«Ã½ is home to the most diverse medical school in Virginia (tied, U.S. News & World Report 2024) and has a legacy of changing the trajectory of student lives. Â鶹´«Ã½ is in the top 10% of schools in the nation for social mobility – we take our students farther (College Net 2024). The Center for Social Mobility at Â鶹´«Ã½ is an innovation center providing information and best practices to educators, policymakers, graduate students, researchers, and parents to support the social mobility of all students. The Center is at the forefront of higher education social mobility issues and focuses on approaches institutions can take to support students and address systems that may promote social mobility.ÌýÌý
- 52% of students come from unrepresented ethnic groupsÌý
- 37% of first-time minority students graduate from Â鶹´«Ã½ within 6 yearsÌý
- 1,071 first-time, full-time African American students, Fall 2023Ìý
- 30% minority full-time instructional faculty at Â鶹´«Ã½Ìý
Degree Programs
Â鶹´«Ã½ offers more than 228 programs on campus and 130 online programs and certificates.
- 57 Bachelor’s ProgramsÌýÌý
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- 59 Master’s ProgramsÌý
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- 29 Doctoral ProgramsÌý
- 130Ìýprograms and certificates offered online through Ìý
Colleges and Schools
- 37ÌýState Council of Higher Education for Virginia-awarded outstanding faculty members
- 8thÌýlargest employer in Virginia
- Named America’s Best In-State Employers 2024 by Forbes and Statista
- 2024 Healthiest Employers in Virginia – Â鶹´«Ã½ is the only higher education institution ranked in the state.
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- 15:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 3,442 FacultyÌý
- 1,957 Staff
- 2,064 Part-time Staff & Adjunct Faculty
- 654 Administrative & Professional FacultyÌý
Research & Economic Development
As a Carnegie R1 institution, Â鶹´«Ã½ innovates locally to transform globally. Fostering the creation of intellectual capital that can address today’s issues, improve the quality of life and provide an engine for economic growth by facilitating research and development.Ìý Â鶹´«Ã½ has nationally known research strengths in coastal resilience, modeling and simulation, bioelectrics, cybersecurity, and port logistics and maritime engineering.ÌýÌý
The University’s business and research initiatives contribute $3.8 billion annually to Virginia's economy. The Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation provides a streamlined entry point to the intellectual capital, innovative technologies and world-class infrastructure of the university.Ìý
- 388 Total Number of New AwardsÌý
- $76.2M Total Dollar Value of New AwardsÌýÌý
- 920 Total Number of Active AwardsÌý
- $120M Total Research & Development Expenditures
- Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)ÌýÌý
- Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems (CSICS)ÌýÌý
- Center for Mission Engineering (CME)ÌýÌý
- Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC)ÌýÌý
- Virginia Institute for Spaceflight and Autonomy (VISA)ÌýÌý
- Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR)ÌýÌý
- Modeling and Simulation for Health and STEM (MSHS)ÌýÌý
- Storymodelers Research LaboratoryÌý
- Robotics and Virtual Environment (R&VE)ÌýÌý
- Simulation and Analytics Lan (SEAL)ÌýÌý
- National Centers for System of Systems EngineeringÌýÌý
- Social Science Research CenterÌýÌý
- Virginia Applied Technology and Professional Development CenterÌý
- Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (VCERC)
- Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- BiorepositoryÌý
- Center for Integrative Neuroscience and Inflammatory DiseasesÌý
- Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center
- Center for Women and Infant Health Equity and AdvocacyÌý
- EVMS-Sentara Collaborative Integrated Neurodegenerative Disorders CenterÌý
- CONRAD
- Clinical Research CenterÌý
- National Center for Collaboration in Medical Modeling and SimulationÌý
- Glennan Center for Geriatrics and GerontologyÌý
- Community Health and Research Division of PediatricsÌý
- Research and Infrastructure Service Enterprise (RISE)Ìý
- Strelitz Diabetes Center
- George L. Wright Jr. Center for Biomedical ProteomicsÌý
Athletics
Â鶹´«Ã½ is a proud member of the Sun Belt in: Football, Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Men's & Women's Tennis, Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving, Baseball, Women's Volleyball.Ìý
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Field Hockey is a member of Big East ConferenceÌý
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Women's Rowing is a member of the American Athletics ConferenceÌý
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Women's Lacrosse is a member of the American Athletic ConferenceÌý
- Â鶹´«Ã½ has 18 varsity sports, 16 are a part of NCAA Division IÌý
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Campuses
The main campus of Â鶹´«Ã½ sits on 337 acres adjacent to Norfolk's historic waterfront. Â鶹´«Ã½'s Eastern Virginia Medical School campus is located in downtown Norfolk.ÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ facilities include:
- 148 Main Campus BuildingsÌý
- 8 Medical School Campus BuildingsÌý
Additional regional higher education centers include:
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Â鶹´«Ã½ History
- 1930: Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary
- 1962: Independent Institution
- 1969: University Status
Accreditation
Â鶹´«Ã½ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Â鶹´«Ã½ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Â鶹´«Ã½ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on .Ìý
In addition to SACSCOC, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Â鶹´«Ã½ is also accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.ÌýÌý
The University's programs are also accredited by numerous specialized and professional accrediting agencies.Ìý
Updated: Fall 2024