Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering

Name

Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering

Legal name

Virginia Commonwealth University

Website

https://egr.vcu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Engineering research
• Undergraduate engineering degrees
• Graduate engineering programs
• STEM higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college generates revenue through tuition and fees charged to students. Tuition varies based on residency status (in-state vs out-of-state) and enrollment intensity. Out-of-state and international students in engineering master's programs receive competitive rates through the Graduate Education Innovation Program (GEIP).
2. Research Funding: Federal agencies, state entities, and industry partners fund faculty research, generating approximately $5.28 million in research expenditures for Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering alone.
3. Graduate Assistantships: Doctoral students may receive assistantships that cover tuition, fees, and stipends in exchange for teaching or research assistant work. Master's students are typically self-funded.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The VCU College of Engineering is a public engineering college that delivers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral programs across five departments (Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering). It sells tuition-supported academic programs, on-campus and online instruction, research training in specialized laboratories, and graduate assistantships to individual students pursuing engineering careers.

Product overview

The VCU College of Engineering is a public research institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across five academic departments: Biomedical Engineering (BME), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), Computer Science (CS), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MNE). The college provides ABET-accredited bachelor's programs, 30-credit master's degree programs (including online options), and doctoral programs spanning 4-6 years. Students can pursue accelerated B.S. to M.S. pathways, and the college supports research through specialized centers including the Materials and Manufacturing Research Center (MMRC) and Center for Excellence in Particle and Fiber Engineering (CEPFE). Financial support is available through graduate assistantships, and the institution offers competitive tuition rates through the Graduate Education Innovation Program (GEIP) for out-of-state students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program developing expertise in electric circuits, electromagnetic fields and waves, and communications systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program developing expertise in computer and cyber-physical systems, microcomputer systems and advanced digital systems design, requiring 130 credit hours.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering ABET-accredited undergraduate degree program in mechanical engineering, including a major concentration in nuclear engineering.
• Master of Science (M.S.) Programs Graduate degree programs in various engineering concentrations including Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace, Chemical and Life Science, Electrical and Computer, Engineering Management, Environmental and Sustainable, Rehabilitation, Systems, and Tissue Engineering. All programs are 30 credits.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs Doctoral degree programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Full-time students typically complete in 4-6 years.
• M.S. in Systems Engineering 30-credit master's program preparing students to lead interdisciplinary teams in design and development of complex systems, with coursework in modern systems engineering, intelligent autonomous systems, and Internet of Things.
• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering 30-credit master's concentration focusing on computer and cyber-physical systems, medical device design, sustainable energy systems, communications, modeling, data analytics, electromagnetics, and micro- and nano-electronics.
• Accelerated B.S. to M.S. Programs Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree programs allowing qualified students to earn both degrees in a minimum of five years by taking approved graduate-level courses during senior year.
• Online Master's Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering Online graduate program in mechanical engineering recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate mechanical engineering program, offering asynchronous courses for remote students.
• Materials and Manufacturing Research Center (MMRC) Research center focused on materials science and advanced manufacturing techniques supporting faculty research and graduate student training.
• Center for Excellence in Particle and Fiber Engineering (CEPFE) Research center specializing in particle/fiber design, synthesis, processing, transport, filtration, separation, and health-related aerosols with applications in medicine and environmental science.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of graduates employed within 6 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America partnership supporting the Tech-Talent Pathways initiative, providing industry connections and career opportunities for engineering students

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science: Top-ranked Virginia public engineering school with comparable departments in computer, electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. Competes for high-achieving Virginia residents and out-of-state students considering VCU's programs.
• Virginia Tech College of Engineering: Virginia's flagship public engineering college located in Blacksburg, VA. Direct peer with ABET-accredited programs across all major engineering disciplines and a much larger research footprint; competes with VCU for the same in-state Virginia engineering talent pool.
• George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing: Northern Virginia public engineering school with similar program mix (mechanical, electrical, computer, bioengineering) and proximity to D.C. federal/defense employers. Competes for the same regional applicants and federal research funding.
• Old Dominion University College of Engineering and Technology: Virginia public institution with engineering programs in mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering. Competes for Virginia residents and has overlapping strength in nuclear-related and defense-adjacent research.

Broad incumbents

• Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering: Elite public engineering school with deep research portfolio and #1-ranked online graduate programs. Comparable online master's offerings make it a direct competitor in the online engineering education market.
• Purdue University College of Engineering: Top-five U.S. public engineering college with comprehensive degree programs and strong industry partnerships. Comparable across mechanical, electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering and a benchmark for online engineering education.
• NC State University College of Engineering: Southeast public engineering powerhouse with ABET-accredited programs and top-tier research output. Broader incumbent that competes for the same regional applicant pool and federal research grants.

Regional players

• University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering: Mid-Atlantic public engineering school with similar research strengths in cyber-physical systems, robotics, and nuclear-adjacent areas. Competes for the same D.C.-metro-area applicants and federal agency partnerships.
• Norfolk State University College of Science, Engineering, and Technology: Virginia HBCU with engineering programs that competes for in-state applicants, particularly underrepresented minorities. Relevant regional peer for understanding Virginia engineering education market share.
• Virginia Military Institute: Virginia-based institution offering engineering programs; competes for in-state applicants with a different (military) value proposition. Relevant for understanding Virginia engineering education market dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VCUENGR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VCUSchoolOfEngr
• Facebookfacebook.com/VCUEngineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/virginia-commonwealth-university---school-of-engineering
• Instagraminstagram.com/vcu_eng

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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