Virginia Union University's published cost of attendance is $29,075. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,424, families in the low-to-mid income range pay around $12,372, middle-income families pay about $14,420, families in the mid-to-high income range pay approximately $21,362, and higher-income families pay around $18,301.
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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) | $29,075 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,450 |
| Room and Board | $11,016 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,840 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,235 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,424 |
| $30–48k | $12,372 |
| $48–75k | $14,420 |
| $75–110k | $21,362 |
| $110k+ | $18,301 |
Virginia Union University's published cost of attendance is $29,075. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,424, families in the low-to-mid income range pay around $12,372, middle-income families pay about $14,420, families in the mid-to-high income range pay approximately $21,362, and higher-income families pay around $18,301. Azimuth ranks Virginia Union University #641 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 participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment, though the spread across income bands shows how aid availability varies by family circumstances. Families should review Virginia Union's financial aid page for current aid policies and application requirements. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,153; 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 $50,840, median federal debt of $29,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $328 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 Virginia Union University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,840, placing Virginia Union University in the 11.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,265 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Virginia Union University in the 74.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Virginia Union University #1171 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 20.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to VA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,020 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern reflects Virginia Union University's concentration in social sciences and humanities fields. Criminology is the largest program with 23 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,024, at 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Teacher Education and Biology, General follow as substantial cohorts, with Biology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,032 at 0.7× the national benchmark. Social Work graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $38,872 at 0.8× the benchmark, while Psychology, General rounds out the top programs with 12 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,826 at 1.0× the benchmark. The institution's program mix anchors on Social Sciences, which shapes both the earnings profile and the career pathways available to graduates.
