Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia Union University was founded in 1865 and now enrolls around 1,922 students a year, including 1,509 undergrads.

Virginia Union University offers housing for up to 1,118 students. The majority of students live on-campusand first year-students are required to live in on-campus housing..Each weekend, 70% of students stay on-campus..

Virginia Union University employs one full-time professor for every 15 undergrads enrolled.

2021 Virginia Union University Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	49%
Average GPA	2.7
Mean ACT score	16
Tuition	$15,530

2022 Virginia Union University Regular Decision Application Deadline

Virginia Union University Early Admission

Virginia Union University does not offer early decision or early action.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Virginia Union University

It is moderately difficult to get into Virginia Union University. The acceptance rate at Virginia Union University is 49%. Out of 7,337 applications received in 2021, 3,598 students were offered admission . ### Virginia Union University Waitlist

Virginia Union University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in the most recent year.

How Do I Get Into Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Virginia Union University, applicants must submit the following items.

Virginia Union University Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Interview			√
Transcript of High School Record	√

Virginia Union University Average GPA and Test Scores

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to Virginia Union University is 2.7 /4.0. The mean ACT score for Virginia Union University students is 16.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Virginia Union University.

Virginia Union University Waitlist 2021

Virginia Union University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Does Virginia Union University Require the ACT or SAT?

Virginia Union University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 44% submitted the SAT. 12% submitted the ACT.

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Does Virginia Union University Provide Dorms?

Yes! Virginia Union University provides on-campus housing for up to 1,118 students.

Virginia Union University students are active in the school's Student Government Association, Panther PALS (Peer Advisory Leadership Students) and Men About Positive Purpose. Homecoming, Founder's Day, and and PantherFest are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Virginia Union University.

Financial Aid at Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University meets 53% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Virginia Union University full-time are awarded $14,427 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Is Virginia Union University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Virginia Union University

About 60% of students who start at Virginia Union University come back the next year. Out of the 554 students who started at Virginia Union University as first-time freshman, 99 graduate within four years.

Around 32% of students who started at Virginia Union University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Debt for Virginia Union University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $34,216 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Virginia Union University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Virginia Union University a good school for you?

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Where is Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University is located in the urban setting of Richmond, Virginia.

If you want to see Virginia Union University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Richmond, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Richmond International.

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