Virginia Union University Demographics & Diversity Overview

97%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia Union University has a diverse student body with 97% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.1%(16)
Hispanic
2.0%(29)
African American
79.0%(1,163)
Asian
0.3%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
2.1%(31)
Unknown
15.1%(223)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment2,201
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Virginia Union University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Virginia Union University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.7%(688)
Women
54.3%(816)

Gender Statistics

Men688

31% of total enrollment

Women816

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Virginia Union University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
19.3%(222)
20-21
33.0%(380)
22-24
30.3%(349)
25+
17.5%(202)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
7.1%(34)
25+
92.9%(446)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Virginia Union University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
60.7%(219)
Out-of-State
38.8%(140)
International
0.6%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State219

61% of student body

Out-of-State140

39% of student body

International2

1% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

97%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age