| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,489 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,416 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
73 |
| Total graduate students: |
427 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
389 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
38 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
44% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 95.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 94.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
84 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Richmond, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
214,114 |
| Online campus map: |
www.vuu.edu/sites/www/
Uploads/Admissions/
VUUHistoricalTourVerticalPROOF.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
no |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (58%)
- men's dorms (42%)
- single-student apartments
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
89% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
70% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
30% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
30% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
237 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
VUU Informer |
| Number of honor societies: |
4 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
45 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Faith 2 Win Praise Team |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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NAACP |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Association, International Honor Society of Psychology |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Superior High Rank Dance Team, Intricate Design Model Troupe, Panther Squad, Campus Activities Board, Panther PALS, STEP: Women's Leadership Academy, Women of Elegance, Men About Positive Purpose, Passion, Pumps and Pearls, Resident Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, 7: The Women's Council, National Model UN, Virginia Union Honors Program, Slam Union, Student Athlete Advisory Committee; National Leadership and Success, Pre-Law, and Criminal Justice Honor Societies; accounting, psychology, library, chemistry, and social media clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Joseph Taylor,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Felicia M. Johnson,
Associate Athletic Director/Compliance Director/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Virginia Union University,
1500 North Lombardy Street,
Richmond, VA 23220 |
| School colors: |
maroon and steel |
| School mascot: |
Panthers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's bowling | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's bowling | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | CIAA, NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
23% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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field, hall, stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Richmond, VA (11 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Richmond, VA (11 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Richmond, VA (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Richmond, VA (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
16% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
11% immediately, 12% within one year of graduation, 18% within 2 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Capella University, Concordia University, Eastern Virgina Medical School, George Mason University, Hampton University, Hofstra University, Liberty University, Louisiana State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, Regent University, Stratford University, Strayer University, SUNY Univeristy of Albany, Temple University, University of Phoenix, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Walden University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
5% within six months of graduation, 10% within one year of graduation, 15% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bank of America, Capitol One, Clearwire, Dominion Resources, Goodwill, Enterprise Rental Car, Fannie Mae, Federal Express, Internal Revenue Services, Nationwide Insurance, Richmond Public Schools, Suntrust Bank, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Employment Services, U.S. Department of Housing, Wachovia Securities, Wyeth. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- L. Douglas Wilder, first elected African-American governor
- Rosalyn Brock, chairwoman, NAACP
- S. Dallas Dance, superintendent, Baltimore County Public Schools.
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