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Virginia Union University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Richmond, VA

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$10,530

Avg tuition

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About Virginia Union University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Virginia Union University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Richmond, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,209, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,530.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 13-17

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 760-940

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

90%

Unknown

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

White

1%

Hispanic

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

0%

Asian

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,530 $10,530
Graduate $11,275 $11,275

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,000
On-campus room and board $9,358
On-campus other expenses $5,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $5,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,500

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,888 $26,888
Off-campus without family $22,530 $22,530
Off-campus with family $20,030 $20,030

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

51%

Institution Grant Aid

73%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,785
State Grant Aid $2,969
Institution Grant Aid $7,440
Pell Grant Aid $5,200

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average student debt after graduation

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

17

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.