Buena Vista, VA
Southern Virginia University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 100%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 710 | 696 | 301 | 98% |
| 2020 | 514 | 509 | 299 | 99% |
| 2021 | 1,232 | 1,226 | 342 | 100% |
| 2022 | 1,090 | 1,084 | 380 | 99% |
| 2023 | 1,101 | 1,097 | 295 | 100% |
Fall 2023 applicants
544 of 546 women and 549 of 550 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 100% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,097 of 1,101 applicants.
Less Selective. Southern Virginia University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,101 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 295 enrolled.
No. Southern Virginia University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 100%.