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Virginia Union University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Richmond, VA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Virginia Union University Rankings

VUU appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #63 of 106 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #631 of 1,106 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #2622 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Virginia Union University?

Location of Virginia Union University

Get in touch with VUU are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 8042575600
Website: www.vuu.edu/
Admissions: www.vuu.edu/admissions-at-union/apply-online
Financial Aid: www.vuu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into VUU?

You can apply to VUU online at: my.vuu.edu/ICS/Admissions/Undergraduate_Admissions.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0

VUU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for VUU

These are the things VUU looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into VUU?

VUU maintains an acceptance rate of 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at VUU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 475. Math scores were between 400 and 410.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Virginia Union University  ( 450 to 475 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Virginia Union University  ( 400 to 410 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 850 to 885.
SAT Total Scores for Virginia Union University  ( 850 to 885 )
400
1600

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at VUU are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 1,168 1,139 98%
Women 1,665 1,638 98%

Can I Afford Virginia Union University?

The average net price after aid at VUU is $19,580. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $12,630
In-State Fees $5,200
Out-of-State Tuition $12,630
Out-of-State Fees $5,200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $17,830
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $17,830

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 32% of students at VUU receive some form of financial aid (395 students).

Nearly 85% of students at VUU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,146 per student.

69% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,181.

Student Loan Debt

71% of VUU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,448 per year.

Virginia Union University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 697 students enrolled at VUU. VUU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,153 undergraduate students at VUU, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at VUU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Virginia Union University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of VUU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 869
Hispanic 14
White 6
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 28
Non-Resident 13

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at VUU are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of VUU Students
State First-Time UG Students
Virginia 199
Maryland 13
District of Columbia 10
Georgia 8
North Carolina 8

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Virginia Union University Graduate Student Diversity

492 of VUU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at VUU, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at VUU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Virginia Union University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at VUU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Black or African American 441
Hispanic 4
White 0
American Indian/Alaska Native 0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0
Two or More Races 6
Non-Resident 5

Online Learning at Virginia Union University

VUU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3 undergraduate students at VUU took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 65 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Virginia Union University

These business programs are offered at VUU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations 15 15
Accounting and Related Services 5 5
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations 5 5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 3 3
Finance and Financial Management Services 2 2

Academic Programs at Virginia Union University

VUU offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

VUU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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