Campus of Virginia Union University

    Virginia Union University

    Richmond, VA, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Liberal arts college
    • NCAA Division II

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    Virginia Union University Cost & Financial Aid

    At Virginia Union University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $28,736 a year after grants, against $33,826 for families earning over $110,000.

    Virginia Union University average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $29,932

    $10,016 above the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$28,736
    $30,001 to $48,000$30,676
    $48,001 to $75,000$31,233
    $75,001 to $110,000$31,874
    Over $110,000$33,826

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $19,660
    Average net price
    $29,932
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    75.2%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Virginia Union University cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    55%
    Room and board
    31%
    Books and supplies
    10%
    Other costs
    4%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    Tuition and fees
    $19,660
    Room and board (on campus)
    $11,016
    Books and supplies
    $3,662
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $35,614

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Virginia Union University

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    78.5%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $26,000
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $295

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Virginia Union University: the college's own scholarships, programs from VA and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • VA program · Residents of VA · need-based · GPA 2.5+

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      State · VA

      Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP)

      State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

      Award
      Amount varies
      Varies by institution; neediest students receive at least tuition, up to tuition, required fees and a book allowance
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable

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