Virginia Union University Admission Requirements
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Virginia Union University Admission Overview
Virginia Union University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Virginia Union University admitted 98% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.71 GPA (B-) and SAT 850-885. Virginia Union University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Virginia Union University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Virginia Union University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Virginia Union University
Acceptance Rate
The Virginia Union University acceptance rate is 98%. Last year, 2,778 of 2,835 applicants were admitted. That is the 40th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Virginia Union University and can you get accepted?
Virginia Union University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Virginia Union University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.71. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Virginia Union University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.71Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.71
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Virginia Union University typically have around a 2.71 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades. Virginia Union University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #40 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Virginia Union University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
850-885Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 400
- Composite 850
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 475
- Math 410
- Composite 885
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Virginia Union University typically score around a 870 SAT (middle 50% 850–885) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 18th percentile nationally. Virginia Union University ranks #39 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 850 to 885
SAT policy
Virginia Union University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 870 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Virginia Union University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
65% of Virginia Union University freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Virginia Union University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Virginia Union University is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Virginia Union University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.71 GPA (about an B- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (850-885); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234164.
GPA calculator: Virginia Union University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026