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Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University is a small, private institution located in Richmond, va. Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University offers undergraduate degrees in 38 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
1,205 undergraduates
$14,880 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Virginia Union University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 98.0%
SAT score average 850
ACT score average 16
Average high school GPA 2.71
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia Union University is known for one of its top majors: Theological and Ministerial Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Theological and Ministerial Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,552
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $29,432
Average financial aid package $15,065
Estimated cost $14,367 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,880
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,552
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $29,432
Average financial aid package $15,065
Estimated cost $14,367 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia Union University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,205, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,646

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
0%
African American %
79%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Virginia Union University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220
8042575600
www.vuu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Panther pals (peer advisory leadership students)

Men about positive purpose

Naacp

Student athlete advisory committee

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Virginia Union University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University is located in Richmond, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Union University? 

The acceptance rate for Virginia Union University is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Union University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Union University students was 2.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia Union University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia Union University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,728.

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