Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school51%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,880
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,880
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,552
Avg Off-Campus Living
$5,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,432
Net price (after aid)$19,580
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,272
$30k – $48k$20,536
$48k – $75k$22,097
$75k – $110k$24,665
$110k+$21,677
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,275
Median debt at graduation$29,000
Est. monthly loan payment$307
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants51%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
41%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.9k
Net price
$19.6k
Pell
51%
above avg
Median debt
$29k
Earnings (10y)
$38.3k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
HistoryPhilosophyMusicEnglish Literature
Natural Sciences
Physics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
750 - 1010
ACT range
15 - 23
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- Where is Virginia Union University located?
- Virginia Union University is located in Richmond, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is a private university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Union University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Virginia Union University is approximately 98%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,880 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,645 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Virginia Union University.
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