by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Virginia Union University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
VUU is ranked #2,780 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, VUU holds the #71 spot on the Best Colleges in Virginia ranking.
With an acceptance rate of 98%, Virginia Union University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 10% of students accepted to VUU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 475. Math scores were between 400 and 410.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Virginia Union University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Virginia Union University is 98%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Virginia Union University this rate is 62%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At VUU the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 41%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Virginia Union University.
The current enrollment includes 1,153 undergraduates at VUU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Virginia Union University.
The overall average net price of VUU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for VUU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,272 | $20,536 | $22,097 | $24,665 | $21,677 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of VUU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At VUU, approximately 71% of students took out student loans averaging $9,448 a year. That adds up to $37,792 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 20.8%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Virginia Union University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University make about $38,275 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is about 22% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Virginia Union University make the most money.
Virginia Union University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Richmond, Virginia. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Virginia Union University.
Contact details for Virginia Union University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220 |
| Phone: | 8042575600 |
| Website: | www.vuu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/Virginia.Union |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/#!/VAUnion1865 |
In the latest year of available data, students from 16 majors graduated from Virginia Union University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 250 | NA |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 73 | $51,793 |
| Criminology | 28 | $29,216 |
| General Psychology | 16 | $22,765 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 | $21,264 |
| Business Administration & Management | 15 | $22,969 |
| Computer Information Systems | 10 | NA |
| General Biology | 9 | $26,388 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 | NA |
| Social Work | 8 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
3 students took at least one online class at Virginia Union University.
Learn more about online learning at Virginia Union University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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