Virginia Union University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4832 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1350 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1272 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 35 of 63 | In Virginia |
| # 3 of 5 | In Richmond, VA |
| # 5704 of 6,183 | For History |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
98%
Enrollment
63,012
Average SAT
868
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$11,483 /y
Aid receiving
88%
Undergraduates
1,205
Graduates
441
Male:Female Ratio
49:51
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Virginia Union University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Applicants | 2,835 | 1,168 | 1,665 |
| Admissions | 2,778 | 1,139 | 1,638 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 347 | 181 | 166 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
|---|---|
| â– Hispanic | 1% |
| â– Black or African American | 79% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 15% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Virginia Union University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Virginia Union University majors
Virginia Union University has granted 144 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 94 master's across 7 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia Union University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 61 | - |
| Criminology | 20 | 8 | - |
| Psychology, General | 16 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | - | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | - | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | - | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | - | - |
| Social Work | 8 | - | - |
| Environmental Health | - | 7 | - |
| History, General | 7 | - | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | - | 7 | - |
| Medical Informatics | - | 6 | - |
| Accounting | 5 | - | - |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 5 | - | - |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 5 | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | - | - |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Music, General | 4 | - | - |
| Business Statistics | 3 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 3 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 2 | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 1 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 144 | 94 | 12 |
Publications & Citations
Virginia Union University has published 219 scientific papers with 2,565 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
146
/ 1,285
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
95
/ 1,016
|
| Biology |
92
/ 1,054
|
| Law |
88
/ 820
|
| Philosophy |
81
/ 480
|
| Medicine |
79
/ 1,266
|
| Sociology |
79
/ 628
|
| Environmental Science |
77
/ 954
|
| History |
73
/ 601
|
| Computer Science |
62
/ 1,117
|
| Engineering |
62
/ 767
|
| Physics |
61
/ 749
|
| Psychology |
54
/ 786
|
| Chemistry |
54
/ 761
|
| Geography and Cartography |
49
/ 649
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
44
/ 131
|
| Art & Design |
43
/ 311
|
| Economics |
41
/ 564
|
| Geology |
41
/ 455
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
40
/ 691
|
| Biochemistry |
39
/ 622
|
| Mathematics |
38
/ 496
|
| Genetics |
36
/ 533
|
| Business |
35
/ 582
|
| Archaeology |
35
/ 451
|
| Paleontology |
33
/ 400
|
| Development Studies |
30
/ 333
|
| Pathology |
30
/ 440
|
| Organic chemistry |
29
/ 511
|
| Linguistics |
28
/ 205
|
| Literature |
26
/ 65
|
| Social Psychology |
24
/ 675
|
| Psychiatry |
24
/ 527
|
| Statistics |
23
/ 386
|
| Ecology |
22
/ 217
|
| Materials Science |
21
/ 226
|
| Anthropology |
20
/ 229
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
19
/ 105
|
| Mathematics Education |
17
/ 138
|
| Education |
17
/ 102
|
Annual publication & citation counts
30 Notable alumni
1. Jesse Max Barber
1878-1949 (aged 71)
journalist
dentist
Jesse Max Barber was an African-American journalist, teacher and dentist.
2. Edith J. Patterson
1945-. (aged 81)
politician
Edith Jerry Patterson is an American politician who has served as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing district 28 in Charles County, since 2015. She previously served as a county commissioner from 2002 to 2010 and a member of the Board of Education for Charles County from 1983 to 1995.
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3. Charles Henry Thompson
1895-1980 (aged 85)
educational psychologist
university teacher
Charles Henry Thompson was an American educational psychologist and the first African-American to earn a doctorate degree in educational psychology. He obtained a Master's degree and Ph.D at the University of Chicago. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he became an educator at Howard University. During his time at Howard, he was the dean of the liberal art college and later became...
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4. Chester L. Washington
1902-1983 (aged 81)
journalist
publisher
Chester Lloyd Washington Jr. was an American journalist, newspaper publisher and editor. He was owner of Central News-Wave Publications, which at one time published over a dozen newspapers.
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All 30 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
VUU
Founded
1865
Colors
maroon, steel
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
376
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1500 N Lombardy St Richmond, Virginia, 23220 United States
City Population
227,000
Phone
8042575600
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