Based on the 2012 US News & Report, VCU is classified as a Tier 1 University. It holds a rank of No. 94 among all public colleges and universities in the country and an overall National University rank of No. 170. In 2018, VCU's 11 schools and three colleges offered 217 degrees and certificate programs to more than 31,000 students. The university's health care education, research, and patient care mission are supported by the VCU Health System