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Virginia Union University - Richmond,Virginia

44%

Acceptance Rate

$9,147

Avg.Financial Aid

003766

FAFSA Code

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Virginia Union University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Baptist
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.vuu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,552
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Virginia Union University is a private, Baptist university located in Richmond, VA. The university covers an area of 84 acres. In 1875, Virginia Union University was founded. The motto of the Virginia Union University is The Lord Will Provide and its official colors are maroon and steel. In addition to over 1,136 undergraduate students, VUU also boasts of over 315 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 1,700. The school has a total of 113 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Virginia Union University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At VUU around 90% are Black or African American, 6% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 2% are Non-resident alien. Further, around 88% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Douglas Wilder (Politician, Lawyer), Ben Wallace (Basketball player), Max Robinson (Journalist, Newsreader), and Abram Lincoln Harris (Professor, Economist) in its 145 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, VUU offers around 64 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). Virginia Union University has around $29 million in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

8042575600

Fax:

8042575833

Address

1500 N Lombardy St

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
44%
SAT Range
782 - 970
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
15 - 18
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
None

The admission to Virginia Union University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at VUU. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 770-929 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 14 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Virginia Union University is 15. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, Virginia 23220. They can also call them at (804) 257-5600.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$21,592
Average Annual Cost
$15,530

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$31,358
Other Fees
$2,218
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,598
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,512

Total One Year Cost

$31,358

Before applying to VUU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $33,005. The average annual tuition cost ($17,861), books and supplies ($2,000), room and boarding ($8,598), and budget for other expenses ($5,143) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

68%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,193

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

75%

Full-time / Part-time

92% / 8%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

Unknown

Black

91%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

38%

Out Of State

61%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$59,785 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 95% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

95%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,976/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,622/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,622/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Panthers

School Colors

maroon and steel

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

Total Male Athletes

120

Total Female Athletes

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,598 per year for living on campus. Virginia Union University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at VUU costs around $4,622 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At VUU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 48% male and 52% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$32,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$27,500 - $33,294

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$285 - $346

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

88%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,147

Students Receiving Federal Grants

73%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,439

Students Receiving State Aid

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,417

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,390

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$10,480

$30K - $48K

$7,867

$48K - $75K

$7,003

$75K - $110K

$6,139

> $110K

$4,716

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,306,148

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,979,000

The financial aid department of Virginia Union University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Virginia Union University is around $8,334 and the federal grant is $5,165. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,099 and institutional aid worth $8,334. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at VUU based on students' financial needs add up to $1,306,148 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $4,979,000.

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