Known for business — close-knit campus
Virginia Union University is a private institution in Richmond with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 860, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,275 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,580.
Established
1865
Motto
The Lord Will Provide
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II
98%Acceptance
860SAT Avg
1,153Students
22:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$38,275Earnings 10yr
$19,580Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 860
Reading & WritingMid: 421
390510
MathMid: 404
360500
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$14,880
Room & Board$9,552
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$34,960
Average Net Price$19,580
Median Debt at Graduation$29,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$307
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,272
$30–48K$20,536
$48–75K$22,097
$75–110K$24,665
$110K+$21,677
Programs (29)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,153
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 89%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate41.3%
Freshman Retention61.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,977
8 Years$35,235
10 Years$38,275
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,500
Men
$33,800
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia