VUU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.99%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 850. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $17,830
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at VUU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,646
- 1,205 Undergraduate, 441 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 49% men, 51% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 45 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
VUU Overview
Virginia Union University (VUU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Richmond, VA. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The VUU's tuition & fees is $17,830 for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $16,146.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,646 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
VUU's acceptance rate is 97.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.25%. The median SAT score is 850.
VUU ranked 214th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 34th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Virginia Union University is accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Virginia Union University is $17,830. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,518.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $21,365 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,224.
| Undergraduate | $17,830 |
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| Graduate | $17,518 |
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| Undergraduate | $21,365 |
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| Graduate | $20,224 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Virginia Union University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at VUU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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