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Overview
Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University is a private, historically black institution of higher education in Richmond, VA. VUU is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the National Baptist Convention. The school offers a theology program and is part of the Washington Theological Consortium. Favored fields of study include criminology, psychology, and education.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$21,813
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
2.7
Average ACT Composite
14
Average SAT Composite
855
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,880 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,880 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,552 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,597
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,838
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,009
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3138
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,838
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,973,026
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$351,664
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
78%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,149
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,413
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$291
Students receiving federal loans
78%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,961
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,412
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4386
Students Applied
34%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
96
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 30 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 30 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 855
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,860
Total Number of Undergrads
1,329
0
100
21%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
29
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
51
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
69%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
72%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
maroon and steel
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
120
Total Female Athletes
70
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Virginia Union University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,200
Top 5 Cities
Richmond
Washington
New York
Norfolk
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
Virginia Union University
Richmond Public Schools
Capital One
US Army
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Education
Operations
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,413
Loan Default Rate
21%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$291
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingVirginia Union University is a very small school. That's a plus when in the classroom because you work close with your professors. You get more out of your learning my classroom.
Cherrelle from Englewood, NJ
Learning wise depending on you major Virginia Union has a lot to offer you have small class sizes and your professors are more than willing to always lend a helping hand
Jean from Irvington, NJ
there rate will be an A and from a scale from 1-10 will give the school a 9.5
Arthur from Tampa, FL
Most of the teachers are really helpful, and they try to make sure that you have everything you need to be successful in their classes. Since the classes are smaller, the teachers have the ability to know you on a personal level, and that helps when it comes to extra credit
DeJamine from Charlotte, NC
You'll definitely fall in love with the campus. full of adventure & activities. I would love to encourage more people to enroll
student
vuu is an excellent school and it is rich in black history. it reinforces exactly what i'm majoring in - history and how it applies to current events. i would recommend vuu to any perspective student.
Timothy from Vienna, VA
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