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Virginia Union University

Richmond, Virginia

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Midsize cityHBCUSEVP certified
Virginia Union University campus
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About

Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$19,660
Estimated total for international students
US$35,614
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,203
Graduate students
441
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
98%
SAT
Reading and writing 450–475 · Maths 400–410

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$44,816

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (41)

Bachelor's degrees29 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees10 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCriminologyHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHospitality Administration/ManagementMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.