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

Graduation Rate

39.2%

Median Debt

$29,000

Average Net Price

$13,235

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.72x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

1.32x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,203

Admission Rate

98.0%

Average SAT

850

Retention Rate

66.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$17,450

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,450

Pell Grant Rate

68.7%

Federal Loan Rate

71.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$11,424

Income $30K–$48K

$12,372

Income $48K–$75K

$14,420

Income $110K+

$18,301

Student Demographics

Women

54.3%

White

0.6%

Black

75.4%

Hispanic

1.3%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More Races

2.5%

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)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	44
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	20
Public Health	Not reported	9
Teacher Education	Not reported	7
Medical Illustration	Not reported	4
Political Science	Not reported	3

Doctoral (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	14

First Professional (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$51,836	Not reported

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