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Virginia Union University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

Racial Diversity Index: 8%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Virginia Union University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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

Racial demographics of Virginia Union University students
Race Percent of Students
White
1%
Black
94%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Virginia Union University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Virginia Union University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Virginia Union University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
49%
Women
51%
Enrollment by gender for Virginia Union University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
807
Women
839

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 25%

Virginia Union University draws 60 percent of students from Virginia, 20 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Virginia Union University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
60%
Out of State
20%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
19%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,784 per year

73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,646
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.6%
Part-time undergraduates 1.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234164.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026