Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a private liberal arts college in Buena Vista, Virginia. The college, though not officially affiliated with a particular faith, embraces the values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It was founded in 1867 as a school for girls and is now a private four-year coeducational institution. The Carnegie Classification categorizes it as a very small baccalaureate-only college with an arts & sciences focus.
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96%
Acceptance
$22,213
Net price
936
Enrollment
33%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,213
Average net price
$21,280
In-state tuition
$21,280
Out-of-state tuition
$9,894
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$34,431
Total cost of attendance
45%
Students receiving Pell grants
57%
Students with federal loans
$24,224
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$50,002
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,988
Median earnings (6 yrs)
33%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,056
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
936
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southern Virginia University FAQ
Is Southern Virginia University a public or private school?
Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit institution located in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University?
Southern Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 96%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Southern Virginia University cost?
The average annual net price at Southern Virginia University is $22,213 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $21,280.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Virginia University?
About 33% of students at Southern Virginia University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southern Virginia University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southern Virginia University students earn a median of $50,002 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Virginia University?
Admitted students at Southern Virginia University have an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Southern Virginia University?
Southern Virginia University enrolls about 936 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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