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<p>VCUarts is a public, non-profit, accredited four-year art and design school housed within a major research university. Located in the vibrant downtown of Richmond, VA, our campus offers 18 bachelor’s degrees and 5 master’s degrees. We are a diverse community of creators who are dedicated to honing our craft and driven to tackle challenges that go beyond conventional arts practices. And, according to U.S. News and World Report, we are among the top-ranked arts and design school in the country.</p>
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<p>Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is deeply committed to the University's mission of advancing knowledge and student success. We are keenly aware of our distinct position to be a catalyst for engaged learning on a campus that is centered on the student and that fosters inquiry and innovation.</p>
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<p>VCUarts is a public, non-profit, accredited four-year art and design school housed within a major research university. Located in the vibrant downtown of Richmond, VA, our campus offers 18 bachelor’s degrees and 5 master’s degrees. We are a diverse community of creators who are dedicated to honing our craft and driven to tackle challenges that go beyond conventional arts practices. And, according to U.S. News and World Report, we are among the top-ranked arts and design school in the country.</p>
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