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Virginia Union University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Virginia Union University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Virginia Union University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Virginia Union University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Virginia Union University is 94%.  It ranks #34 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Virginia Union University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,757 out of 4,006 applicants were admitted.

Virginia Union University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.71. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Virginia Union University application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jun 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Virginia Union University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Virginia Union University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
756-893
Applicants Submitting SAT 
6%
SAT Scores for Virginia Union University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 383
SAT Math 25th 373
SAT Composite 25th 756
SAT Scores for Virginia Union University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 458
SAT Math 75th 435
SAT Composite 75th 893
Average SAT Score 820

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Virginia Union University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 756-893.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Virginia Union University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
893 and Above Good >97%
824 to 893 Avg + 94%-97%
756 to 824 Avg - 89%-94%
688 to 756 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 688 Low <81%
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Virginia Union University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
14-17 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for Virginia Union University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 11
ACT Math 25th 14
ACT Composite 25th 14
ACT Scores for Virginia Union University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 16
ACT Math 75th 18
ACT Composite 75th 17
Average ACT Score 15

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Virginia Union University regularly accepts students who score 14 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 87 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 14-17.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Virginia Union University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
17 and Above Good >97%
15 to 17 Avg + 94%-97%
14 to 15 Avg - 91%-94%
13 to 14 Reach 87%-91%
Less than 13 Low <87%
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Virginia Union University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
2.71
Typical High School Grades 
B-

What GPA do you need to get into Virginia Union University?

You can get into Virginia Union University with below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Virginia Union University was 2.71 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.71 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Virginia Union University accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Virginia Union University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 3.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 3.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 3.0% Good
3.00 to 3.24 4.0% Good
2.50 to 2.99 21.0% Avg +
2.00 to 2.49 43.0% Avg -
1.00 to 1.99 23.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

65% of Virginia Union University freshman were in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Virginia Union University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 3%
Top 25% of class 25%
Top 50% of class 35%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Virginia Union University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,379 1,627 4,006
Accepted 2,231 1,526 3,757
Acceptance Rate 94% 94% 94%
Enrolled 146 168 314
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 11% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
78

Applicants have 78 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Virginia Union University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Virginia Union University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Virginia Union University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Virginia Union University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Virginia Union University prefer SAT or ACT?

6% of students submit their SAT scores to Virginia Union University. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Virginia Union University?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Virginia Union University. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Virginia Union University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 756 and 893. 6% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Virginia Union University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 14 and 17. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.