Southern Virginia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6474 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1780 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1692 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 63 | In Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 936
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 98% | 95% |
| Applicants | 1,451 | 802 | 637 |
| Admissions | 1,399 | 784 | 606 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 297 | 176 | 121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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 |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 681 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 45 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (1%) |
| Asian | 9 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Virginia University is $24,561 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 | $18,957 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,501 |
| $48-75K | $20,630 |
| $75-110K | $23,407 |
| $110K+ | $27,108 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,780 |
| Fee in-district | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 643 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,878 |
| Room charge | $5,190 |
| Meal charge | $5,688 |
Southern Virginia University majors
Southern Virginia University has granted 156 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 | 33 |
| Psychology, General | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 15 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 156 |
Southern Virginia University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 34% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Virginia University has published 59 scientific papers with 785 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, History, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 15 |
| 2006 | 2 | 16 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 10 |
| 2012 | 2 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 | 14 |
| 2014 | 2 | 22 |
| 2015 | 2 | 15 |
| 2016 | 4 | 15 |
| 2017 | 1 | 48 |
| 2018 | 2 | 55 |
| 2019 | 4 | 29 |
| 2020 | 4 | 29 |
| 2021 | 2 | 67 |
| 2022 | 3 | 87 |
| 2023 | 1 | 115 |
| 2024 | 1 | 103 |
| 2025 | 1 | 114 |
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 | 209 |
| 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 |