| VUU vs. AU |
#215 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #34 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,830 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,550 |
| expensive$17,518 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,090 |
| Less$8,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,485 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower850 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier97.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.59% |
| Lower14.25% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger1,646 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,476 |
| Smaller1,205 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,244 |
| Larger441 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller232 |
| - | Online Student Population | 560 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher48% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower28% |
| Higher67% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,320) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 198 | Number of faculty | 150 |
| Lower$52,866 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$55,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.