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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Virginia Union University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

69
%
Acceptance rate
1.99
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Virginia Union University?

69%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Virginia Union accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,040 people applied and 2,803 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1732 / 2359 (73%)
Men
1070 / 1681 (64%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Virginia Union University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Virginia Union University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Virginia Union University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Virginia Union considers:

Very Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Virginia Union University?

1.99
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Virginia Union University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 1.99. 3% of freshmen who attended Virginia Union were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
3.75-3.99
3%
3.50-3.74
3%
3.25-3.49
3%
3.00-3.24
4%
2.50-2.99
21%
2.00-2.49
43%

Virginia Union is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
393
75th Percentile
480
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
510
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
813
75th Percentile
990

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