Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University, also known as VUU, is located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1865 and is a historically black university. Classes began in 1867. It was originally named the Colver Institute. Later on, it was renamed to Richmond Theological Institute. The school merged with Wayland Seminary in Washington, D.C. in 1899 and was renamed Virginia Union University. The campus covers more than 80 acres. VUU is divided into the following academic schools:

• Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology
• School of Basic, Applied Science and Technology
• School of Education & Interdisciplinary Studies
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Sydney Lewis School of Business

VUU competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Their sports teams are known as the Panthers. They are also members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Virginia Union University Highlights

Where Virginia Union University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in media, security and law enforcement, drama and performing arts, and science.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Virginia Union University is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Virginia Union University was 1,535 in 2007-2008 (1,147 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 27% of enrolled students, graduate students are 9%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 64%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Virginia Union University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Virginia Union University provides on-campus housing for 707 of its 1,147 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Virginia Union University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Virginia Union University is in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Virginia Union University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 1 male students received the aid (men were 100% of those receiving aid) .