Virginia Union University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Richmond, VA

This school is more affordable than other private schools

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$10,530

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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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

90%

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

White

Hispanic

American Indian/Alaska Native

Two or more races

Asian

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
	Finance, General
	Accounting
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	History
	History, General
8	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
9	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
10	Psychology
	Psychology, General
11	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
12	Social Sciences
	Criminology
13	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
14	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Music Performance, General

Virginia Union University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other private schools

About Virginia Union University

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.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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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.