Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Farmville, Virginia |
| Online | longwood.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Farmville, Virginia, Longwood University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,977 prospective students applied, and 5,378 were granted admission. Of those admitted 718 enrolled in the school. 3,274 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,338 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,670 plus fees of $5,664. Longwood University is ranked 690 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Longwood University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Longwood University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#690 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#246 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1170 |
| ACT | 16/24 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 |
| Other Fees | $5,664 |
| Room and Board | $13,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,492 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,800 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 |
| Other Fees | $5,664 |
| Room and Board | $13,744 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,492 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,380 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232566 IPEDS survey data for Longwood University.
Current students may use the Longwood University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.