Longwood University

Farmville, VA
Longwood University

Farmville, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$13,910

$30,350

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
590
25th
490
75th
550
25th
470
composite english math
75th
23
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,873
Declined 851
Total Received 6,724
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Public

5,028

undergraduate students

824

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Longwood University, founded in 1839, is public university. Its 160-acre campus is located in Farmville, 60 miles west of Richmond.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,852
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational

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160-acre campus in Farmville (population: 7,831), 60 miles from Richmond; branch campus in South Boston/Halifax County. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Richmond; smaller airport serves Lynchburg (60 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA
23909

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
65%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
28%
Top 1/2
65%
Bottom 1/2
35%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
590
25th
490
75th
550
25th
470
composite english math
75th
23
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 2
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,873
Declined 851
Total Received 6,724

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

78%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,142

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,180
Room $7,957
Board $4,859
Additional fees $5,730
Books & supplies $1,350
Total $28,076
Average Financial Aid - $8,142
Total with Avg. Aid $19,934

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,155,595
State $4,750,865
Institutional $4,600,820
Other external $1,155,892
Total $15,663,172

Non-need-based

Federal
State $39,230
Institutional $1,249,089
Other external $787,464
Total $2,075,783

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 281-4677
F: 434 395-2829
finaid@longwood.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball
Basketball
Field hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field x country

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

baseball, basketball, color guard, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, football, golf, rugby, soccer, swimming, volleyball, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference, Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Chemistry, General.
Computer Science.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Economics, General.
Education, General.
English Language and Literature, General.
Environmental Science.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Graphic Design.
History, General.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Mathematics, General.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Psychology, General.
Reading Teacher Education.
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist.
Social Work.
Sociology, General.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Liberal Studies
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,852

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

5,028
students

Female
67%
3,393

Male
33%
1,635

14%

824
students

Female
84%
694

Male
16%
130

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

71%

3,582
students

Female
67%
2,406

Male
33%
1,176

29%

1,446
students

Female
68%
987

Male
32%
459

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
69%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented China
Germany
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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