Virginia Union University
Founded 1865
President Hakim Lucas (President)
Fees USD 17,000
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Virginia Union University (VUU) is a private HBCU founded in 1865 in Richmond, Virginia, immediately after the end of the Civil War by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Enrolling 1,500 students, VUU is known for business, education, social work, and theology programs. Notable alumni include civil rights leader Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, chief strategist for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Schools
- Sydney Lewis School of Business — Business programs in Virginia’s capital
- Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology — Baptist theological education
- School of Education — Teacher preparation for Richmond schools
- School of Social Work — Community-focused social work programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~55% | Tuition: ~$17,000