Virginia Union University: Review & Facts
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Virginia Union University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,520 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1865 and is one of the 11 schools located in Richmond, Virginia.Virginia Union University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
29
Fair
At Virginia Union University you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.Virginia Union University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology and Anthropology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
61%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Virginia Union University is relatively low at 61% (below Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is low: 34%.
Student to faculty ratio at Virginia Union University is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$13,600
Medium
Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, $10,600 a year. The additional fees at Virginia Union University (not included in tuition costs) are about $3,000, which comes to $13,600 annually.Read the details about Virginia Union University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
75%
Doable
According to government data, 6,208 applications were submitted and 4,678 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Virginia Union University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Virginia Union University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia Union University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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C-
Unsafe
Virginia Union University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 per year.Army ROTC programs are available at Virginia Union University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
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Based on the college crime data, Virginia Union University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Virginia Union University, 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, Virginia 23220, USA
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