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UNCF-Member Institution

Virginia Union University

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Virginia Union University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Virginia Union University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1865 in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Union University was created to provide newly freed individuals with educational opportunities within an ethical and religious setting. Virginia Union offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in liberal arts education, teaching, research, science, technology and civic engagement.

  • $97.2M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 834
    Jobs
  • $844.9M
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates