Virginia Union University

HBCU

Richmond, Virginia

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - other

Virginia Union University is a private historically black university in Richmond, Virginia.

Rankings: #173 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #173 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1234 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $14,880▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,432
Room & Board: $9,552
Books & Supplies: $0
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $14,751
Pell Grant Recipients: 69%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $14,880▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,432
Room & Board: $9,552
Books & Supplies: $0
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $14,751
Pell Grant Recipients: 69%
Gas: ⛽ $4.16 / gal
Test Scores: SAT 750–1010▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 750–1010
SAT ERW: 390–510
SAT Math: 360–500
Admit Rate: 98%
Total Enrollment: 1,662
Undergrad: 1,170
Graduate: 492
Student-Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Retention Rate: 62%
Graduation Rate: 41%
HBCU: ✅ Historically Black College or University
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, Virginia, 23220