School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 342-3570 (800) 368-3227 Fax: (804) 342-3511 [email protected] Contact: Delores Scott Vice President of Student Affairs |
Main Address 1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 257-5600 www.vuu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,073 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 354 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,073 Graduate enrollment: 26 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 70% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 52% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Teacher Education, Multiple Levels B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Virginia Union University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (804) 257-5600 |
| Website: | www.vuu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | my.vuu.edu/ICS/Admissions/Undergraduate_Admissions.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0 |
| Address: | 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,451 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 27% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,451 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $17,861 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,861 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,978 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Virginia Union University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Virginia Union University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 5 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 25 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Virginia Union University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,861 |
| Out-of-state | $17,861 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,580 |
| Out-of-state | $11,580 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 164 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 156 | 92% | $9,978 |
| Student loan aid | 139 | 82% | $7,277 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,012 | 85% | $22,156 |
| Federal student loans | 925 | 78% | $7,509 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Virginia Union University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Virginia Union University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,182 | 1,628 | 2,554 | Percent admitted | 100% | 60% | 65% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 8% | 4% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Virginia Union University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,451 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,136 |
| Graduate enrollment | 315 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Virginia Union University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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