Virginia Union University (VUU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	667
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	25 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Richmond, Virginia, VUU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that VUU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Virginia Union University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at VUU is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at VUU is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at VUU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,530

Cost of attendance at Virginia Union University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,530

Cost of attendance at Virginia Union University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Virginia Union University received on average $10,736 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,736

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	237	66%	$4,951	$1,173,276
Other Federal Grant	312	87%	$8,056	$2,513,512
State Grant/Scholarships	121	34%	$3,320	$401,680
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	204	57%	$3,340	$681,454
Total Grant & Scholarships	335	93%	$10,736	$3,596,646

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Virginia Union University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Virginia Union University students is 41.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

41.8%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 41.3% 171 students
white 38.5% 5 students
unknown 50.0% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Virginia Union University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Virginia Union University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

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