ROTC at Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Virginia Union University students join Army ROTC at University of Richmond.
Cross-town & partner options
Virginia Union University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 4.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Richmond.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Virginia Union University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 4 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 98% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 850–885 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $17,450 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,450 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 34% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Virginia Union University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Virginia Union University has 1,203 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Virginia Union University.
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Virginia Union University: FAQ
Does Virginia Union University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Virginia Union University students join Army ROTC at University of Richmond.
Which ROTC branches can Virginia Union University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Richmond, 5 mi).
Is ROTC at Virginia Union University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Virginia Union University and train with the unit at University of Richmond.
School links and location
These links belong to Virginia Union University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
vuu.edu
- Admissions
vuu.edu
- Apply
my.vuu.edu
- Financial aid
vuu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Richmond, VA 23220
IPEDS UNITID: 234164
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