Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit institution in Richmond, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,203 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,275 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 39.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $29,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,235 per year. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Business Administration & Management, Biology, Criminology, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,275
Average Net Price
$13,235
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.72x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.32x
Admissions & Enrollment
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,450
Net Cost by Family Income
Student Demographics
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
19.8%
Accreditations
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Bachelor (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
| Biology | $40,032 | 12 |
| Criminology | $49,024 | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | $39,251 | 12 |
| Psychology | $50,826 | 11 |
| Communications | $42,376 | 10 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | $38,872 | 8 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $64,924 | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $45,214 | 6 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Finance | Not reported | 3 |
Master (6)
Doctoral (1)
First Professional (1)
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Master | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Special Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Criminology | Master | 1 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 1 |
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