Overview
Student Population
| Location | Buena Vista, Virginia |
| Online | svu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Buena Vista, Virginia, Southern Virginia University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 514 prospective students applied, and 509 were granted admission. Of those admitted 299 enrolled in the school. 1,016 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 124 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $17,696 plus fees of $0. SVU is ranked 817 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SVU is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Virginia University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#817 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#472 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1137/1331 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $8,774 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,470 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14% |
| English and Literature | 13% |
| Work and Family Studies | 12% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233611 IPEDS survey data for Southern Virginia University.
Current students may use the Southern Virginia University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.