Virginia Union University Acceptance Rate
Richmond, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,771
- Admitted
- 2,708
- Yield
- 15.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia Union University's acceptance rate has risen from 23.9% in 2014–15 to 97.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 10,021 to 2,771 (-72%) over that period.
Its 97.7% rate makes Virginia Union University more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
Virginia Union University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 15.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,021 | 2,394 | 23.9% | 422 |
| 2015–16 | 7,337 | 3,598 | 49% | 456 |
| 2016–17 | 6,026 | 2,470 | 41% | 370 |
| 2017–18 | 4,296 | 1,887 | 43.9% | 401 |
| 2018–19 | 6,397 | 2,799 | 43.8% | 185 |
| 2019–20 | 4,182 | 2,639 | 63.1% | 234 |
| 2020–21 | 6,208 | 4,678 | 75.4% | 359 |
| 2021–22 | 4,006 | 3,757 | 93.8% | 314 |
| 2022–23 | 4,386 | 3,533 | 80.6% | 395 |
| 2023–24 | 2,771 | 2,708 | 97.7% | 415 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,624 | 1,598 | 98.4% |
| Men | 1,108 | 1,074 | 96.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 390–510 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 360–500 |
How Virginia Union University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia Union University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Union University's acceptance rate is 97.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,708 admitted of 2,771 applicants).
Is Virginia Union University test optional?
Virginia Union University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia Union University?
Virginia Union University received 2,771 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,708.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Union University?
Admitted students at Virginia Union University typically scored 390–510 on SAT Reading/Writing and 360–500 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia Union University getting harder to get into?
Virginia Union University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 23.9% in 2014–15 to 97.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.vuu.edu/.