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Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University is a small, private institution located in Richmond, va. Virginia Union University offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,297 undergraduates
cost $14,305
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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.

Acceptance rate 80.6%
SAT score average 900
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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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 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management

Popular majors

Theological and Ministerial Studies
Criminology
Biology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,305
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,286
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $30,591
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,591 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,305
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,286
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $5,000
Cost of attendance* $30,591
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,591 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 1,297, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220
phone N/A
address www.vuu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Union University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Union University students was N/A.

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 $122,364.

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