Virginia Union University

Richmond, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 98% Acceptance

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98%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$13,235

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.2K

Students

Small campus body

$27,977

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Richmond, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.2K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

98% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 475

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math400 - 410

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

98%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees

Social Sciences19% of degrees

Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,924

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $35,000

Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Credential: First Professional Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,836

Earnings 5yr: $50,255

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,826

Earnings 5yr: $36,236

Debt: $27,000

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $49,024

Earnings 5yr: $48,498

Debt: $31,450

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,214

Earnings 5yr: $47,180

Debt: $27,000

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,376

Earnings 5yr: $31,507

Debt: $31,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,032

Earnings 5yr: $43,899

Debt: $33,700

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,251

Earnings 5yr: $42,012

Debt: $29,000

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,872

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $40,450

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,235

In-State Tuition$17,450

Out-of-State Tuition$17,450

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

69%

Pell Grants

71%

Take Loans

20%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$27,977

+37% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$38,275

Completion Signals

34%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$243/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%

Men

52%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$37,214

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Virginia Union University

Richmond, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 98% Acceptance

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Add to list:

98%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$13,235

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.2K

Students

Small campus body

$27,977

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.2K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

98% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 475

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math400 - 410

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

98%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees

Social Sciences19% of degrees

Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $64,924

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $35,000

Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Credential: First Professional Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,836

Earnings 5yr: $50,255

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,826

Earnings 5yr: $36,236

Debt: $27,000

Criminology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $49,024

Earnings 5yr: $48,498

Debt: $31,450

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,214

Earnings 5yr: $47,180

Debt: $27,000

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,376

Earnings 5yr: $31,507

Debt: $31,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,032

Earnings 5yr: $43,899

Debt: $33,700

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,251

Earnings 5yr: $42,012

Debt: $29,000

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,872

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $40,450

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,235

In-State Tuition$17,450

Out-of-State Tuition$17,450

Financial Assistance & Support

69%

Pell Grants

71%

Take Loans

20%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$27,977

+37% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$38,275

Completion Signals

34%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$243/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

48%

Men

52%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$37,214

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