Virginia Union University (VUU) is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia. It was formed in 1899 by the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of American Civil War by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. VUU's 84-acre campus is located at 1500 North Lombardy Street in Richmond's North Side.
Virginia Union University seeks to maximize the potential of individuals from varied academic backgrounds within the context of a challenging and nurturing academic environment, offering students the opportunity to excel as scholars and leaders.
The University was founded in 1865 to give the newly emancipated freedmen an opportunity for education of the mind in an ethical, religious environment. Excellent teaching and enlightened guidance for all students remain the institution's primary emphases. An historically black university, Virginia Union University embraces the uniqueness and contributions of the African Diaspora, celebrating the value of cultural and intellectual diversity.
Seeking to empower students for the pursuit of life-long learning, the University provides comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts programs and graduate education for Christian ministries. To this end, a guiding principle of the University's educational program is a strong focus upon moral values and ethics, and students are encouraged to engage in activities that promote self-actualization
By late 1865, the American Civil War was over, which ended slavery in the former Confederate states. Approximately 4 million former African American slaves, now known as freedmen, were to become citizens, although many had been deprived of formal education and prevented from becoming literate by Southern state laws. Southern states were in upheaval after the war. Both planters and freedmen were trying to figure out what a free labor market would entail. Freedmen were so eager for education that they began to set up their own schools before the end of the war.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) Track (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 12,770 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,600 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,170 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,597 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,505 | 34% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 13,468 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,660 | 66% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
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Question:
Does anybody know if Virginia Union University has cable television inside the dormitary???
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14 months ago
Best Answer
Back in 1997, they did not. But, it's been 10 years since I was last in the dorms. They were pretty junky back in the day. And you could starve on the meal plan. Hopefully, VUU has improved a whole lot from what it was.
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