Virginia Union University

1/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Richmond, VA
0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,646

Location Richmond, Virginia
Website vuu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Virginia Union University occupies a historic campus in Richmond, Virginia's North Side, approximately two miles from the downtown area. Established in 1865 to educate freed slaves, the institution operates as a private, historically Black university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The campus features distinctive Gothic Revival architecture, including several buildings constructed of Virginia granite that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in theology, education, and business administration through its four academic schools. Students primarily reside in one of six on-campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Panthers, participating in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Virginia Union University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Virginia Union University is rated within the lower 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 1 out of 10.

Overall Rating

1 out of 10
Academics

1 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

1 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/885
GPA 2.71

Acceptance Rate

98%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.3%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$17,450

Costs for Virginia Union University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$17,450
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$5,200
Room and Board		$11,016
Budget for Other Expenses		$8,144
Total One Year Cost		$41,810

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

29% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Virginia Union University are Social Sciences, Business, and Communication. 35% of students major in Social Sciences, 20% in Business, and 9% in Communication.