10-yr median earnings
$38,275
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit institution in Richmond, Virginia. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $38,275
- 10-yr median earnings
- 98.0%
- Acceptance rate
- $13,235
- Avg net price / yr
- 39.2%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Virginia Union University pairs modest former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- 41st pct.
- former-student earnings, US
- 98.0%
- acceptance rate
- 39.2%
- 150%-time completion
- +37%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: Bacc: A&S
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Virginia Union University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
F
College Value Score
33/100
Virginia Union University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings D
$38,275
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price B-
$13,235
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
39.2%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$29,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment F
37.8%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
66.6%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$13,235
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
39.2%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 39.2%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Virginia Union University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Virginia Union University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Virginia Union University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$38,275 41st percentile higher than 41% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Virginia Union University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $38,275 | #3013 of 5103 | 41st |
| Average net price | $13,235 | #1752 of 5020 | 65th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 39.2% | #3706 of 4858 | 24th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,203 | #1994 of 5462 | 63rd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,203
Undergraduate enrollment
98.0%
Acceptance rate
850
SAT average
39.2%
150%-time completion
$38,275
10-yr median earnings
66.6%
First-year retention
How Virginia Union University ranks in Virginia
State rank among 125 reporting Virginia colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Virginia Union University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $38,275 | #80 of 125 | 36th |
| Average net price | $13,235 | #34 of 107 | 68th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 39.2% | #78 of 102 | 24th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,203 | #51 of 126 | 60th |
Highest former-student earnings in Virginia
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | $94,810 | $23,781 |
| 2 | Chamberlain University-Virginia | $92,405 | $33,199 |
| 3 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | $86,863 | $21,565 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $81,698 | $24,953 |
| 5 | Sentara College of Health Sciences | $77,821 | - |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | $77,369 | $17,113 |
| 7 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $77,014 | - |
| 8 | George Mason University | $76,343 | $17,915 |
| 9 | University of Richmond | $76,178 | $31,309 |
| 10 | William & Mary | $73,490 | $19,096 |
| 11 | Southside College of Health Sciences | $71,380 | - |
| 12 | James Madison University | $69,954 | $23,322 |
| 80 | Virginia Union UniversityThis school | $38,275 | $13,235 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 98.0% |
| SAT Average | 850 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 400 – 410 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 450 – 475 |
| ACT Average | 16 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Virginia Union University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$11,424 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$12,372 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$14,420 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$18,301 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Virginia Union University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $17,450 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $17,450 |
| Average Net Price | $13,235 |
68.7%
Pell Grant Rate
71.0%
Federal Loan Rate
$29,000
Median Debt
$307/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Virginia Union University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $18,052 to $22,242 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +0.0%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$18,052
Highest year
$22,242
Most recent (2023)
$19,580
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $19,5732023 · $19,580
Over the same years, enrollment went -15.2% (1,359 → 1,153 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 0.6%
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
International 1.3%
Student body at a glance
54.3%
Female
40.8%
First Generation
Outcomes
66.6%
Retention Rate
$27,977
Median Earnings (6yr)
42.9%
Earning Over $25K
37.8%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 39.2% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 66.6% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $27,977 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $38,275 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 42.9% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 37.8% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $29,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $307/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 10 | 112 | $46,315 | $64,924 | $28,551 |
| First Professional | 1 | 0 | $51,836 | $51,836 | - |
| Doctoral | 1 | 17 | - | - | - |
Top programs at Virginia Union University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- General Sales, Merchandisi…
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
$64,924 median earnings
- Theological and Ministeria…
Theological and Ministerial Studies
$51,836 median earnings
- Psychology, General
Psychology, General
$50,826 median earnings
- Criminology
Criminology
$49,024 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$45,214 median earnings
- Communication and Media St…
Communication and Media Studies
$42,376 median earnings
- Biology, General
Biology, General
$40,032 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$39,251 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | 6 | $64,924 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | First Professional | - | $51,836 | - |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 12 | $50,826 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 23 | $49,024 | $30,200 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 3 | $45,214 | $26,505 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 11 | $42,376 | $29,400 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 18 | $40,032 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 12 | $39,251 | $28,749 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 16 | $38,872 | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Doctoral | 17 | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 6 | - | - |
| History | Bachelor's | 5 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Union University? ▼
Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit institution in Richmond, Virginia. The acceptance rate is 98.0%. The average SAT score is 850. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,203 students.
How much do Virginia Union University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Virginia Union University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $38,275 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $27,977.
How much does Virginia Union University cost? ▼
The average net price at Virginia Union University is $13,235. In-state tuition is $17,450 and out-of-state tuition is $17,450. Median student debt at graduation is $29,000.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Union University? ▼
Virginia Union University has a 39.2% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 66.6%.
Is Virginia Union University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Virginia Union University is $29,000, while former students earn a median of $38,275 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 76% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 37.8% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $307.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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