Virginia Union University

www.vuu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,530

2021 Average Net Price

$16,068

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

93.8%

4,006 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,730

82.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.8%

190 Graduates

About

Virginia Union University is a higher education institution located in Richmond city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Virginia Union University were Divinity & Ministry (71 degrees awarded) and Teacher Education (14 degrees).

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia Union University. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (255 degrees), 51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Union University is $10,530, which is $−17,975 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Union University is $10,530, which is $−17,975 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,068.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Virginia Union University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,530

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Virginia Union University was $10,530. The cost of tuition at Virginia Union University is $−17,975 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia Union University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,068

2021 Value

14.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Virginia Union University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,068. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Virginia Union University grew by 14.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,179

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia Union University was of $7,179 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Virginia Union University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Virginia Union University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.3% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Virginia Union University was 5.5%, which represents 31 out of the 564 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Virginia Union University received 4,006 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 35.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,006 applicants, 3,757 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,730 students enrolled at Virginia Union University in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Virginia Union University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.36%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,757

Accepted Out of 4,006

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Virginia Union University was 93.8% (3,757 admissions from 4,006 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 35.5%, while admissions declined by −19.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Virginia Union University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Virginia Union University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Virginia Union University had a total enrollment of 1,730 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Union University is 1,434 students and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Virginia Union University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia Union University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.7% Black or African American, 1.62% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Hispanic or Latino, 0.694% White, 0.636% Two or More Races, and 0.116% Asian.

Students enrolled at Virginia Union University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (41.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (38.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (2.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (43.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia Union University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,730 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Union University is 1,434 and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 82.9% of students enrolled at Virginia Union University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Virginia Union University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Union University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Virginia Union University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia Union University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,362 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
28 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia Union University is 78.7% Black or African American, 1.62% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Hispanic or Latino, 0.694% White, 0.636% Two or More Races, and 0.116% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 281 students (16.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 36 more women than men received degrees from Virginia Union University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia Union University is black or african american (255 degrees awarded). There were 51 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Virginia Union University is Divinity & Ministry (71 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia Union University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (86 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (35 degrees), and Biology (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Union University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (467,218 people), Physicians (454,005 people), Other managers (410,195 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (332,981 people), and Postsecondary teachers (279,896 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia Union University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (86 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (35 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Psychology (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Union University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Virginia Union University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (86 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (35 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Psychology (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Union University are Elementary & secondary schools (839,651 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (718,703 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (666,832 people), Legal services (375,816 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (281,552 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia Union University.

Most Common (2021)

Criminology
35 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
30 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Virginia Union University was Criminology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Virginia Union University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Union University, which is 0.771 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (157).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia Union University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Union University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.09 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Union University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.919 times less than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Virginia Union University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Virginia Union University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.21% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia Union University is black or african american (255 degrees awarded). There were 51 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

0.719% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
145 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia Union University is black or african american female (145 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (110 degrees).

Operations

Virginia Union University employs 22 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Virginia Union University are Male Associate professor (12), Male Assistant professor (11), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Union University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2021 Salaries

13.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Virginia Union University paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, a 13.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Virginia Union University paid a total of $3.34M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Virginia Union University were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Union University were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Service with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Virginia Union University was Male Associate professor with 12 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Virginia Union University.