Mission
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï (±¬ÁϹÏ) 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, ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï provides opportunities for educational, artistic, and professional growth to our diverse Monarch community.
Designated a R1 Research Institution
- Carnegie
A Best National University
- U.S. News and World Report
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï History
Campus
337 | Campus AcresÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
150 | Campus BuildingsÌý ÌýÌý
300+ | Student Organizations
3 | Extended Higher Education Centers
International Students
Ìý 600 international students from 99 countries
Military
25% | Military Affiliated Students
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is ranked the top "Best for Vets" among public higher ed in Virginia.
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is a "Military Friendly School"
Alumni
165,000+ | Alumni
50+ | Home States, Puerto Rico, Guam & US Virgin Islands
52 | Home Countries
85% | Graduates Employed or in Graduate School Six Months After Graduation
Faculty & Staff
35 Outstanding Faculty Awards
by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
867 Faculty
5th Largest Employer in Norfolk
627 Administrators & Professional Faculty
16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
921 Classified Employees
262 Part Time Employees
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï 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 ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï for many decades, and it will continue as we move forward.
Colleges
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï has 7 academic colleges and 3 schools.
Accreditation
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï 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 onÌý.
The University's programs are also accredited by numerous specialized and professional accrediting agencies.
Degree Programs
More thanÌý175Ìýprograms available on-campus.
90 | Bachelor's Degrees
42 | Master's Degrees
2 | Education Specialist Degrees
22 | Doctoral Degrees
Digital Learning
More than 120 programs available online throughÌý
Diversity at ±¬ÁϹÏ
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï 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 ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï for many decades, and it will continue as we move forward.
38% | STUDENTS COME FROM UNDERREPRESENTED ETHNIC GROUPS
47% | FIRST-TIME MINORITY STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï WITHIN 6 YEARS
1,191 | FIRST-TIME, FULL-TIME AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS, FALL 2021
28% | MINORITY FACULTY AT ±¬ÁϹÏ
Research
$73.6M | TOTAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES IN FY 2021
$51.6 M | NEW RESEARCH FUNDING AWARDED IN FY 2021
Social Mobility
The Center for Social Mobility at ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is an innovation center providing information and best practices to educators, policy makers, 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. ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is in the top 15% of schools in the country on CollegeNET's Social Mobility Index (SMI).ÌýLearn more.
Tuition Rates (2022-2023)
$374 | Per Credit Hour (In State Undergraduate)
$1039 | Per Credit Hour ( Out of State Undergraduate)
$571 | Per Credit Hour ( In State Graduate)
$1394 | Per Credit Hour ( Out of State Graduate)
Economic Outreach
$2.6BN | Contributions in GDP Annually to Virginia's Economy
Economic Impact: Business and research initiatives contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. The Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship serves as a thought leader, convener and catalyst for initiatives throughout Virginia. It provides a streamlined entry point to the intellectual capital, innovative technologies and world-class infrastructure of the University.
Athletics
SUN BELT
CCSA
AAC
BIG EAST
ICSA
Rankings and Honors
A "Best National University" - U.S News & World Report
Among "America's Top Colleges" - Forbes
±¬ÁÏ¹Ï is ranked the top "Best for Vets" among public higher ed in Virginia. - Military Times
Named a Top 15 University in the Nation for African American Student Success - Education Trust
3rd largest percentage of degrees awarded in STEM-H fields among Virginia doctoral universities
Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Fundamental for 2019-2024 by the National Security Agency (NSA)
Awarded Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement as being one of the nation's leaders in engagement and outreach (2020)
Ranked in the top 65 globally and the top 5 in the nation for reducing inequality - Times Higher Education World University Rankings
2023: Newsweek/Statista America’s Top Online Colleges
2023-24:ÌýMilitary.friendly.comÌý
2022: Center for World University Rankings’ Global 2000 list
2022: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
2022: U.S. News Top Tier Institution
2022: U.S. News Best Graduate Schools
2021: Collegefactual.com rankings
Updated April 2023