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Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Southern Virginia University campus
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Admission rate
96%
Open
Average net price
$23,913
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings
$53,570
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit college in Buena Vista, VA with 936 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,913 per year ($19,583 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,570 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
96%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,101
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,097
Fall 2023
Yield
27%
of admitted students enrolled

What Southern Virginia University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$35,746
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$21,380

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$19,583
  • $30–48k$20,776
  • $48–75k$22,337
  • $75–110k$23,910
  • $110k+$28,801

Get a personal estimate with Southern Virginia University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Freshman retention
74%
Median earnings
$53,570
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
936
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
49%
  • White73%
  • Hispanic7%
  • Black7%
  • Asian1%

Southern Virginia University FAQ

What is Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate?+

Southern Virginia University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Southern Virginia University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Southern Virginia University?+

In Fall 2023, 1,101 students applied to Southern Virginia University and 1,097 were admitted; 295 enrolled.

Does Southern Virginia University consider legacy status?+

No. Southern Virginia University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southern Virginia University require an essay?+

Southern Virginia University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southern Virginia University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,746 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,913.

What is Southern Virginia University's graduation rate?+

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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