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Virginia Union University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Richmond, VA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Virginia Union University is a private institution in Richmond, VA with 1,860 students and a 98% acceptance rate. The school is highly accessible financially, with an average net price of $21,057 after aid. Business and marketing is the most popular major at 21% of degrees. However, prospective students should note the 34% six-year graduation rate and median student debt of $29,000 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
98.0%
Enrollment
1,860
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
34%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
850 – 885
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,424
family income
$30–48k
$12,372
family income
$48–75k
$14,420
family income
$75–110k
$21,362
family income
$110k+
$18,301
family income
69% receive Pell grants
71% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Virginia Union University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
20.8%
Social Sciences
13.9%
Psychology
11.1%
Communications
10.4%
Computer Science
9.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$38,275
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,977
Completion
34%
Retention
67%
Median debt
$29,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University has an acceptance rate of 98.0%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Virginia Union University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 850 and 885 on the SAT.

How much does Virginia Union University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,424 per year, rising to $18,301 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Virginia Union University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.