Virginia Union University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4849 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1368 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1290 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #3 of 5 | In Richmond |
| #5464 of 6,044 | For History |
| #5614 of 6,338 | For Law |
| #5754 of 6,450 | For Political Science |
| #5979 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
| #6097 of 6,416 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,243
- Graduates
- 487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.vuu.edu
Virginia Union University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Virginia Union University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 4,006 | 1,627 | 2,379 |
| Admissions | 3,757 | 1,526 | 2,231 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 289 | 159 | 130 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 9 | 16 |
762 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
886 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 756
or below
75% of them
had 893
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Virginia Union University are 756-893 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 17
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Virginia Union University are 14-17 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1362 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 281 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 18 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (0.9%) |
| White | 12 (0.7%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Virginia Union University is $16,068 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,318 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,117 |
| $48-75K | $20,745 |
| $75-110K | $21,930 |
| $110K+ | $21,685 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,530 | $11,275 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,530 | $11,275 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,530 | $11,275 |
| Fee in-district | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Fee in-state | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 667 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,004 |
| Room charge | $3,976 |
| Meal charge | $5,028 |
Virginia Union University majors
Virginia Union University has granted 178 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs, 85 master's across 2 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees in Theology/Theological Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia Union University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 71 | ||
| Criminology | 35 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | 14 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 | ||
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 10 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 178 | 85 | 15 |
Virginia Union University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia Union University has published 157 scientific papers with 1,417 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, History, Law, Sociology, Medicine, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 0 | 17 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 |
| 2002 | 1 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 |
| 2007 | 3 | 20 |
| 2008 | 5 | 32 |
| 2009 | 10 | 28 |
| 2010 | 8 | 44 |
| 2011 | 9 | 61 |
| 2012 | 2 | 74 |
| 2013 | 6 | 80 |
| 2014 | 9 | 84 |
| 2015 | 6 | 81 |
| 2016 | 2 | 78 |
| 2017 | 5 | 87 |
| 2018 | 9 | 75 |
| 2019 | 3 | 104 |
| 2020 | 5 | 99 |
| 2021 | 14 | 140 |
| 2022 | 4 | 104 |
Virginia Union University alumni
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Charles Oakley
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Charles Oakley is an American former professional basketball player. Oakley played most of 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association with the New York Knicks. As a power forward, he consistently ranked as one of the best rebounders and defensive players in the NBA. He also played for the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Houston Rockets. Since 2017, he has been the coach of the Killer 3's of the BIG3.
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Iyanla Vanzant
- Enrolled in Virginia Union University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writermotivational speakerspiritual teachertelevision personalitylawyer
- Biography
-
Iyanla Vanzant is an American inspirational speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, life coach, and television personality. She is known primarily for her books, her eponymous talk show, and her appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She can currently be seen on television as the host of Iyanla: Fix My Life, on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Donda West
- Enrolled in Virginia Union University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Donda C. West was an American educator, author, and chair of Chicago State University's Department of English, Communications, Media and Theater. She was the mother of rapper Ye, better known as Kanye West.
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Ben Wallace
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Ben Camey Wallace is an American basketball executive and former professional player who played most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Detroit Pistons. He is regarded by many to be the greatest undrafted player in NBA history, and was known for his shot-blocking, rebounding, and overall defensive play. A native of Alabama, Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University. In his NBA career, he also played with the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
General info
| Alternative names | VUU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Colors | maroon, steel |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 241 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 N Lombardy St Richmond, Virginia, 23220 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 227,000 |
| Phone | 8042575600 |