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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a small, private institution located in Buena Vista, va. Founded in 1867, Southern Virginia University offers undergraduate degrees in 19 majors.

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4 Year, Private

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967 undergraduates

$20,040 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Southern Virginia University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 99.6%

SAT score average 1099

ACT score average 21

Average high school GPA 3.19

Application fee $35

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Key deadlines

August

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern Virginia University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

17 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Other

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Languages and Literature

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General

Psychology, General

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

English Language and Literature, General

Biology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $20,040

Additional expenses

Room & board $9,376

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,500

Cost of attendance* $34,416

Average financial aid package $11,719

Estimated cost $22,697 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,040

Additional expenses

Room & board $9,376

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,500

Cost of attendance* $34,416

Average financial aid package $11,719

Estimated cost $22,697 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern Virginia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 967, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

967

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

76%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern Virginia University, students love their Student Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416

5402618400

https://svu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Lds institute of religion

Athletics

NCAA Division level

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsNo

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southern Virginia University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southern Virginia University?

Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University?

The acceptance rate for Southern Virginia University is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern Virginia University?

The average high school GPA for Southern Virginia University students was 3.19.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern Virginia University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern Virginia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $137,664.

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