Longwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2746 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #778 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #714 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #558 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 3,154
- Graduates
- 1,204
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87% | 88% |
| Applicants | 6,042 | 2,036 | 4,006 |
| Admissions | 5,304 | 1,770 | 3,534 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 783 | 231 | 552 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 4 | 7 |
407 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
879 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
333 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Longwood University are 1020-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Longwood University are 20-26 (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 | 3079 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 510 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 276 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 123 (3%) |
| Asian | 86 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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
- $10,332
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,753 | $6,678 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,753 | $6,678 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,690 | $17,910 |
| Fee in-district | $6,087 | $1,098 |
| Fee in-state | $6,087 | $1,098 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,090 | $1,476 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,511 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,414 |
| Room charge | $8,904 |
| Meal charge | $4,510 |
Longwood University majors
Longwood University has granted 861 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 345 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 | 144 | 193 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 63 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 60 | |
| Psychology, General | 57 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 57 | |
| Education, General | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 54 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 49 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | 21 |
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 39 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | |
| History, General | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Social Work | 26 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 25 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 24 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |
| Sociology, General | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| Graphic Design | 21 | |
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Environmental Science | 13 | |
| Computer Science | 12 | |
| Physics, General | 11 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 861 | 345 |
Longwood University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 59% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Longwood University has published 1,368 scientific papers with 21,403 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 29 |
| 1992 | 11 | 29 |
| 1993 | 7 | 34 |
| 1994 | 14 | 54 |
| 1995 | 9 | 68 |
| 1996 | 29 | 58 |
| 1997 | 15 | 61 |
| 1998 | 25 | 69 |
| 1999 | 22 | 83 |
| 2000 | 21 | 133 |
| 2001 | 22 | 144 |
| 2002 | 15 | 235 |
| 2003 | 20 | 186 |
| 2004 | 24 | 241 |
| 2005 | 23 | 297 |
| 2006 | 33 | 330 |
| 2007 | 31 | 397 |
| 2008 | 35 | 512 |
| 2009 | 28 | 627 |
| 2010 | 39 | 592 |
| 2011 | 41 | 718 |
| 2012 | 37 | 857 |
| 2013 | 47 | 912 |
| 2014 | 49 | 1102 |
| 2015 | 55 | 1155 |
| 2016 | 50 | 1156 |
| 2017 | 62 | 1177 |
| 2018 | 77 | 1212 |
| 2019 | 76 | 1487 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1615 |
| 2021 | 77 | 1780 |
| 2022 | 57 | 1647 |
| 2023 | 67 | 1654 |
Notable alumni
-
William E. Todd
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 62)
- 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
-
Dr. Indira Etwaroo has worked with cultural institutions across the country and the world to explore the complex intersections between community, performing arts, and the conversations-of-our-time, leading towards models of institutional thrivability, multiplatform content innovation, and models of diversity and inclusion in the 21st century. In 2009, Dr. Etwaroo was listed in the Forty Under 40 Dynamic Achievers Award. She served as Executive Artistic Director for the renowned Billie Holiday Theatre, awarded the Presidential Medal of the Arts for the artistic social justice work in 2020-2021 under her tenure. Dr. Etwaroo is the Director of the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple.
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 | 722 |
| 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 |