Virginia · Richmond
Virginia Union University
A private Baptist HBCU in Richmond founded in 1865, formed from schools established to educate freedmen after the Civil War.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
1,203
Admission rate
98%
Retention (first-year)
67%
Completion (150% of time)
34%
Pell recipients
69%
Black undergraduate share
75%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
75%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
Nonresident
1%
Unknown
18%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$17,450
Tuition, out-of-state
$17,450
Median federal loan debt
$22,500
Federal loan recipients
71%
Pell recipients
69%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$27,977
Median earnings, 10 years
$38,275
Median debt
$22,500
Retention
67%
Completion
34%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: midsize
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$5,874 monthly
Full-time faculty share
100%
DOE unit ID
234164
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
850
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
38 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 28
- Accounting and Related Services
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History
- Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
- Mathematics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master · 8
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Criminology
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Political Science and Government
- Public Health
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral · 1
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
First professional · 1
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.