Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Buena Vista, VA. It enrolls about 967 students and admits roughly 100% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Buena Vista, VA 24416 |
| County | Buena Vista City |
| Enrollment | 967 |
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,101 / 1,097 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $20,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,040 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 38% |
| Transfer-out rate | 12% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–658 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–25 |
| Website | https://svu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5402618400 |
Admissions
About 1,101 students applied and 1,097 were admitted. Of those admitted, 295 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $20,040 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 269 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 38% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Southern Virginia University is in Buena Vista, VA, Buena Vista City. Its coordinates are 37.7404, -79.3504.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University?
About 100% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,101 applicants.
How much does Southern Virginia University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $20,040 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Southern Virginia University?
About 967 students are enrolled.