Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,190
Graduate Enrollment: 487
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 93.78%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.1% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 68.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 59.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.7%
Black: 80.0%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 14.0%
Black: 80.0%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 14.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,902
In-State tuition: $13,530Out-of-State tuition: $13,530
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,358 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $40,289 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,681 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 61.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $307 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,318 |
| $30k-48k | $18,117 |
| $48k-75k | $20,745 |
| $75k-110k | $21,930 |
| $110k+ | $21,685 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,650 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,625 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 23.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 37.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 43.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 12.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 11.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,723 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,642 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 18 | $31,000 | $312 | $17,063 ($1,422) | $34,936 ($2,911) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $281 | $31,679 ($2,640) | $47,827 ($3,986) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $44,559 ($3,713) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 23 | $33,700 | $329 | $28,953 ($2,413) | $37,362 ($3,114) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 115 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | $53,026 ($4,419) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $18,210 ($1,518) | $44,209 ($3,684) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 41 | $31,450 | $320 | $28,361 ($2,363) | $38,384 ($3,199) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $29,000 | $305 | $18,366 ($1,531) | $32,573 ($2,714) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $30,669 ($2,556) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 13 | $35,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $47,286Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 25.0
School's endowment start of year: $32,618,729 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $37,968,398 (2022)