Virginia Union University (VUU)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Richmond, VA that costs an average of $29,932 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 28% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,932
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
28%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,816

HBCUPrivate nonprofitMidsize city1,203 undergraduates

Cost of VUU

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,614
Tuition and fees, in-state$19,660
Housing and food (on campus)$11,016
Books and supplies$3,662
Average net price after aid$29,932

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$28,736
$30,001–48,000$30,676
$48,001–75,000$31,233
$75,001–110,000$31,874
$110,001+$33,826

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with VUU's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate98%
Average SAT850
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)450–475
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)400–410
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate28%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,850
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,816
Rank in Virginia (earnings)44th of 51 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants75%
Students with federal loans79%

Majors and programs at VUU

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminology32$40,367$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations27$34,702$24,075
Biology21$33,674—
Computer and Information Sciences16$29,820—
Psychology27$29,805$24,250
Accounting and Related Services8——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies25—$26,000
Computer Science3——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
English Language and Literature4——
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other———
Finance and Financial Management Services5——
Fine and Studio Arts6——
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations12——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other6——
History9——
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations13——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods3——
Mathematics2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music7——
Physics7——
Political Science and Government1——
Social Work16—$30,750
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Master's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations20——
Criminology9——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs4——
Hospitality Administration/Management2——
Medical Illustration and Informatics10——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions7——
Political Science and Government4——
Public Health16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7——
Theological and Ministerial Studies105——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies26$71,833—

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies—$64,903$41,000

Similar colleges in Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Averett UniversityDanville$27,62957%$56,693
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach$20,23773%$54,390
Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton$15,810—$48,703
Emory & Henry UniversityEmory$24,03184%$52,287
Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater$21,08392%$58,669
Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney$26,62641%$76,989
Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista$23,91396%$53,570
University of LynchburgLynchburg$27,19843%$57,425

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About VUU

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRichmond, VA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates1,203
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitevuu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is VUU's acceptance rate?

Virginia Union University admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 850 on the SAT.

How much does VUU cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,614 a year (tuition and fees: $19,660). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,932 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $28,736.

How much do VUU graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,816 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 44th of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is criminology ($40,367 a year after graduation).

What is VUU's graduation rate?

28% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.