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Located in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Union University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,182 prospective students applied, and 2,639 were granted admission. Of those admitted 234 enrolled in the school. 1,400 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 152 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $15,530 plus fees of $2,331. Virginia Union University is ranked 1023 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Virginia Union University is rated within the lower 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Union University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1023 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#593 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#20 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#71 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 770/929 |
| ACT | 14/17 |
| GPA | 2.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,331 |
| Room and Board | $8,598 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,720 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,179 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 35% |
| Business | 20% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Human Services | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234164 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Union University.
Current students may use the Virginia Union University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.