Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$19,880

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
510
25th
390
75th
500
25th
360

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

22

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,708
Declined 63
Total Received 2,771
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Enrollment

1,170

undergraduate students

492

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University is a private four-year historically Black university that is known for its strong programs in Theology, Business, and Education. It is located on an 84-acre campus in Richmond, Virginia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,662
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist
Historically Black college/university yes

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84-acre campus in Richmond (population: 227,032), 100 miles from Washington, DC. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Virginia Union University
1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, VA
23220

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
69%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
36%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
2%
Top 1/4
12%
Top 1/2
39%
Bottom 1/2
61%
Bottom 1/4
18%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
510
25th
390
75th
500
25th
360

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 1
Application deadline (final deadline) June 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,708
Declined 63
Total Received 2,771

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
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Financial Aid

91%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,907

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $14,880
Housing $3,976
Food $5,576
Additional fees $5,000
Total $29,432
Average Financial Aid - $8,907
Total with Avg. Aid $20,525

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,922,288
State $106,653
Institutional $262,833
Other external $311,977
Total $5,603,751

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,880,997
Institutional $3,091,378
Other external $6,625
Total $4,979,000

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 368-3227, extension 5882
F: 804 257-5797
finaid@vuu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminology yes yes
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Health yes
Finance, General yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Informatics yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Criminology/criminal Jusitice
  3. Entrepreneur Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

1,662

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

1,170
students

Female
52%
613

Male
48%
557

30%

492
students

Female
46%
228

Male
54%
264

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

1,029
students

Female
53%
542

Male
47%
487

12%

141
students

Female
50%
71

Male
50%
70

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Student Break-down

88%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Enrollment

96

Transfer applicants enrolled

8%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 30

Spring: November 30

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Brazil
Colombia
Ghana
Haiti
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Special services offered for international applicants
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