Longwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #764 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #699 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #886 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 3,314
- Graduates
- 1,298
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.longwood.edu
Longwood University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Longwood University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 5,391 | 1,782 | 3,609 |
| Admissions | 4,864 | 1,585 | 3,279 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 819 | 211 | 608 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 4 | 4 |
379 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,398 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
205 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Longwood University are 1030-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Longwood University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3219 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 535 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 330 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 226 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (3%) |
| Asian | 92 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 87 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,954
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,746 | $6,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,746 | $6,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,078 | $18,864 |
| Fee in-district | $6,998 | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $6,998 | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,900 | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,436 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,699 |
| Room charge | $9,584 |
| Meal charge | $5,115 |
Longwood University majors
Longwood University has granted 639 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 520 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Longwood University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 356 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 24 |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Education, General | 40 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 37 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 37 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 35 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 31 | |
| Social Work | 27 | |
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 26 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 23 | |
| History, General | 20 | |
| Computer Science | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Graphic Design | 9 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 639 | 520 |
Longwood University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 53% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Longwood University has published 1,763 scientific papers with 34,650 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 40 |
| 1994 | 18 | 68 |
| 1995 | 7 | 75 |
| 1996 | 27 | 77 |
| 1997 | 13 | 78 |
| 1998 | 24 | 117 |
| 1999 | 23 | 82 |
| 2000 | 26 | 140 |
| 2001 | 25 | 141 |
| 2002 | 20 | 222 |
| 2003 | 17 | 202 |
| 2004 | 25 | 328 |
| 2005 | 28 | 405 |
| 2006 | 37 | 461 |
| 2007 | 35 | 534 |
| 2008 | 37 | 680 |
| 2009 | 29 | 832 |
| 2010 | 39 | 824 |
| 2011 | 51 | 1015 |
| 2012 | 42 | 1161 |
| 2013 | 49 | 1228 |
| 2014 | 65 | 1525 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1611 |
| 2016 | 56 | 1669 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1714 |
| 2018 | 88 | 1764 |
| 2019 | 116 | 2255 |
| 2020 | 85 | 2479 |
| 2021 | 147 | 2603 |
| 2022 | 133 | 2435 |
| 2023 | 69 | 2650 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2345 |
| 2025 | 36 | 2064 |
Notable alumni
-
William E. Todd
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
William Edward "Bill" Todd was appointed in May 2019 as Deputy Under Secretary for Management. He also served as the Acting Under Secretary of State for Management from February 2018 to May 2019. He retired from the Department of State in May 2021.
-
Gene Grabeel
- Occupations
- mathematician
- Biography
-
Gene Grabeel was an American mathematician and cryptanalyst who founded the Venona project.
-
Indira Etwaroo
- Biography
-
Indira Etwaroo is a producer, director, scholar and arts and culture executive.
General info
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Motto | Certum pete finem Aim at a sure end |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 738 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 High St Farmville, Virginia, 23909 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 4343952000 |