Virginia Union University's published cost of attendance is $28,210. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,384, middle-income families pay around $15,943, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,985.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,210 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,670 |
| Room and Board | $8,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,283 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,927 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,384 |
| $30–48k | $14,090 |
| $48–75k | $15,943 |
| $75–110k | $20,077 |
| $110k+ | $21,985 |
Virginia Union University's published cost of attendance is $28,210. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,384, middle-income families pay around $15,943, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,985. Azimuth ranks University of the Southwest #380 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Virginia Union's aid structure combines need-based grants, federal loans, and work-study to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and institutional aid is allocated based on demonstrated financial need. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packaging. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,303, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,700; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,952, median federal debt of $21,303 projects to a monthly payment of about $241 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of the Southwest earn median 4-year earnings of $51,952, placing University of the Southwest in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,869 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 82.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of the Southwest #1085 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $38,080.
