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Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $29,932
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 28%
- Median earnings
- $44,816
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit college in Richmond, VA with 1,203 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 850 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,932 per year ($28,736 for families earning under $30,000). 28% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $44,816 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,771
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,708
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–475
200800
SAT Math400–410
200800
What Virginia Union University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $35,614
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $19,660
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28,736
- $30–48k$30,676
- $48–75k$31,233
- $75–110k$31,874
- $110k+$33,826
Get a personal estimate with Virginia Union University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 28%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $44,816
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,203
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 75%
- White1%
- Hispanic1%
- Black75%
- Asian0%
Virginia Union University FAQ
What is Virginia Union University's acceptance rate?+
Virginia Union University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Union University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–475 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–410 on SAT Math; the average total is 850.
Is Virginia Union University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Virginia Union University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,771 students applied to Virginia Union University and 2,708 were admitted; 415 enrolled.
Does Virginia Union University consider legacy status?+
No. Virginia Union University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Virginia Union University require an essay?+
Virginia Union University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Virginia Union University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $35,614 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,932.
What is Virginia Union University's graduation rate?+
28% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234164 · How we use this data
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