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Virginia Union University Teaching Programs

Virginia Union University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Richmond, VA. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Virginia Union University?

Contact information for 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

This is what VUU requires for admission:

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 admits 98%, which means it is 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.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 850 to 885.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at VUU vary modestly across gender.

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).

About 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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.

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

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 offers online programs 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.

Teaching Programs at Virginia Union University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by VUU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	8	—	—	8
Special Education and Teaching	1	—	—	1

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

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.