A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Virginia Union University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Virginia Union University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
94%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 0.2% more female students than male students enrolled at Virginia Union University with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Virginia Union University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
929
|
| Women |
931
|
Virginia Union University serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
65% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234164 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Union University.