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Virginia Union University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

Virginia Union University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
98%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,39,113Out-of-state
Students
1,203Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.73%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.7% (2,708/2,771; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,182
Offered a place 2,639
Enrolled 234

8.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite850-885
4001600
ACT composite14-17
136

What a year costs

₹28,61,732 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,39,113
  • Housing₹10,34,755
  • Books & supplies₹1,87,864
Sticker price ₹28,61,732
After aid (average) ₹12,43,190

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹16,39,113
Out-of-state ₹16,39,113

Average aid awarded: ₹8,36,652 a year.

Outcomes and support

66.6%
Retention
34.2%
Graduation
48%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 75.4%
Unknown 18.4%
Multiracial 2.5%
Hispanic 1.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature/Letters, Otherbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.99%
Total Applicants4182
Admitted Applicants2639
Enrolled Applicants234
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %850
SAT Composite 75th %885
ACT Composite 25th %14
ACT Composite 75th %17

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹16,39,113
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,39,113
Average Housing Cost₹10,34,755
Books & Supplies₹1,87,864
Average Net Price₹12,43,190
Average Aid Awarded₹8,36,652
Out-of-State Students48%

Student Body Diversity

African American75.39%
Asian0.33%
Hispanic1.33%
White0.58%
Multiracial2.49%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.17%
International1.25%
Unknown Race18.37%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate34.15%
Retention Rate66.57%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates1203

Contact

Street Address1500 N Lombardy St
ZIP Code23220
Phone(804) 342-3570
Websitehttps://www.vuu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/