by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,209 undergraduates in 2020, Virginia Union University is a small, private university located in Richmond, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Virginia Union University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Virginia Union University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Virginia Union University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Virginia Union University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Virginia Union University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Virginia Union University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Virginia Union University for Veterans Guide.
Virginia Union University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Virginia Union University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,209 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,069 (88.4%). Part-time attendance was 140 (11.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | 140 | 1,209 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Virginia Union University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Virginia Union University #1389 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Virginia Union University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Virginia Union University Diversity Guide.
Virginia Union University has a total of 261 student athletes, 183 men and 78 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,635,576 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,515,576 |
| Net | $120,000 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Virginia Union University Athletics