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Virginia Union University

VUU

Richmond, Virginia 23220

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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

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98%Acceptance
860SAT Avg
1,153Students
22:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$38,275Earnings 10yr
$19,580Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Virginia Union University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 860

Reading & WritingMid: 421
390510
MathMid: 404
360500

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

860

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,580

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
96 mi(166 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
128 mi(222 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
140 mi(243 min)

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