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Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$24,780

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,399
Declined 52
Total Received 1,451
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Enrollment

936

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1867, Southern Virginia University is a private, four-year liberal arts university known for its strong emphasis on the humanities and its commitment to the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located on a 130-acre campus in Buena Vista, Virginia—45 miles from Roanoke.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 936
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

130-acre campus in Buena Vista (population: 6,327), six miles from Lexington, 45 miles north of Roanoke, and 165 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Air serves Richmond, Roanoke, and Washington, DC.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA
24416

Campus Life

no
Housing available
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) September 2
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,399
Declined 52
Total Received 1,451

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,839

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $21,280
Housing $5,190
Food $5,688
Additional fees $3,500
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $37,158
Average Financial Aid - $10,839
Total with Avg. Aid $26,319

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 229-8420
F: 540 264-2022
finaid@svu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

billiards, cheerleading, dance, dodgeball, equestrian sports, martial arts, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education

936

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

936
students

Female
47%
439

Male
53%
497

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

913
students

Female
47%
429

Male
53%
484

2%

23
students

Female
43%
10

Male
57%
13

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International Students

Special services offered for international applicants
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