Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Richmond, VA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,203 students. The acceptance rate is 98%. 34% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,275.

98%

Acceptance

$13,235

Net price

1,203

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

98%

Acceptance rate

850

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading450–475

SAT Math400–410

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,235

Average net price

$17,450

In-state tuition

$17,450

Out-of-state tuition

$11,016

Room & board

—

Books & supplies

$29,075

Total cost of attendance

69%

Students receiving Pell grants

71%

Students with federal loans

$29,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,424

$30–48K

$12,372

$48–75K

$14,420

$75–110K

$21,362

$110K+

$18,301

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business23.5%

Social Sciences16.1%

Psychology9.3%

Military Science6.8%

Communications6.2%

Visual & Performing Arts5.6%

Education4.9%

Health & Nursing4.9%

Computer Science4.3%

Biology3.7%

After Graduation

$38,275

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$27,977

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,548

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,203

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women

48% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

75%

Two or more races

Hispanic

White

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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