Southern Virginia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1538 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1455 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 63 | In Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,053
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- svu.edu
Southern Virginia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,090 | 526 | 564 |
| Admissions | 1,084 | 522 | 562 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 372 | 181 | 191 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Virginia University are 900-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
87 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Virginia University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 771 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 34 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (2%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Virginia University is $23,274 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,862 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,135 |
| $48-75K | $20,423 |
| $75-110K | $21,280 |
| $110K+ | $25,220 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,858 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,858 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,858 |
| Fee in-district | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 623 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,150 |
| Room charge | $4,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,950 |
Southern Virginia University majors
Southern Virginia University has granted 158 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Virginia University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 41 |
| Psychology, General | 24 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Music, General | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 158 |
Southern Virginia University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Virginia University has published 50 scientific papers with 306 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 10 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 | 1 | 14 |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 |
| 2019 | 3 | 20 |
| 2020 | 3 | 13 |
| 2021 | 3 | 36 |
| 2022 | 3 | 48 |
| 2023 | 2 | 88 |
Notable alumni
-
Beezie Madden
- Occupations
- show jumper
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Madden is an American Olympic champion equestrian competing in show jumping. She has two Olympic golds and one silver in team jumping, and an individual bronze. She won the FEI Show Jumping World Cup twice; won two silvers and two bronzes at World Championships; and won two golds, one silver and two bronzes at the Pan American Games. She was the first American to break into the international top three show jumping ranking, and the first woman to win over one million dollars in show jumping prize money.
General info
| Alternative names | SVU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Learn that Life is Service |
| Colors | crimson, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 189 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Hill Drive Buena Vista, Virginia, 24416 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5402618400 |