Fueling undeniable success

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a renowned public research university and health system that has been serving Virginia for over 187 years. VCU creates a significant positive impact on the business community and generates a return to its major stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers, and society. Using a two-pronged approach that involves an economic impact analysis and an investment analysis, this study calculates the benefits received by each of these groups. Results of the analysis reflect fiscal year (FY) 2023-24.

VCU Economic Impact

Virginia Commonwealth University generates nearly $18.5 billion in economic activity and supports 95,707 jobs in Virginia, according to a new report examining VCU’s economic and cultural impact.

Economic Impact


$18.5 billion total economic impact

Impact on Virginia Jobs


Supports 95,707 jobs throughout Virginia; 1 out of 61 jobs in the Commonwealth

Impact on Investments


11.5% rate of return for Virginia taxpayers