Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · Private
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Virginia Union University admitted 98.0% of applicants university-wide (2,778 of 2,835).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.0% | 2,778 | 2,835 |
| Men | 97.5% | 1,139 | 1,168 |
| Women | 98.4% | 1,638 | 1,665 |
Of 2,778 admitted students, 396 enrolled (14.3% yield).
Virginia Union University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 850–885
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Virginia Union University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $28,466/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,450 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,016 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $28,466/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,424 |
| $30k–48k | $12,372 |
| $48k–75k | $14,420 |
| $75k–110k | $21,362 |
| Over $110k | $18,301 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Community, Culture, Research Scholarship (CCR Scholarship) — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Virginia Union University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED scores
- Collegeboard ACT/SAT scores
International applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED scores
- Collegeboard ACT/SAT scores
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Virginia Union University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Virginia Union University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $38,275
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 34.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 67%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $29,000
- At graduation
Virginia Union University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #183
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Social sciences (16%), Psychology (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1.
Virginia Union University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.