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Longwood University

📍 Farmville, Virginia🏛️ Town Setting👥 3,015 Undergrads🔗 www.longwood.edu

Overview

Longwood University is an medium public research university in Farmville, Virginia. It enrolls about 3,015 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $52,347 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,120

530–630

Net Price

$19,066

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

61%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,347

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

SAT Average

1,120

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200530 – 630 (mid 50%)800

Math

200500 – 580 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,744

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$27,978

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$34,588

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,066

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,896
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,320
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,544
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,647
$110,001 +	$26,747

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

45.9%

Academics & Programs

Longwood University offers programs across 19 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

15.3%

Health Professions

13.5%

Education

11.4%

Communication & Journalism

7.0%

Psychology

6.4%

Social Sciences

6.0%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.6%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

61%

On-Time (4yr)

48%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,058

8 years

$48,859

10 years

$52,347

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

45.5%

White

64.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

72.9%

Black or African American

9.5%

Asian

1.5%

Hispanic / Latino

7.2%

Two or more races

5.3%

International

1.6%

Gender

Women

70.8%

Men

29.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longwood University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1120.

How much does Longwood University cost?

In-state tuition is $15,744, and out-of-state is $27,978. Average net price after financial aid is $19,066.

What is Longwood University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Longwood University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.