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Southern Virginia University

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Acceptance Rate 99.45 %
SAT Average 1,080
Tuition & Fees $20,040
Student Population 1,053
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,482

Academic Overview

Southern Virginia University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Buena Vista, Virginia. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $20,040 for undergraduate students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,053 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 99.45% and the graduation rate is 46% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Virginia University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SVU's tuition & fees is $20,040.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$20,040
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SVU. The acceptance rate of SVU is 99.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.06%. The average graduation rate is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 13%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,482 and 98% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,053 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Virginia University is 99.45 %.
Acceptance Rate
99.45%
Graduation Rate for Southern Virginia University is 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Virginia University is 13 %
Transfer-out Rate
13%
Retention Rate for Southern Virginia University is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Southern Virginia University is 1,053
Student Population
1,053
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Virginia University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,482 at Southern Virginia University.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,482

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Phone540-261-8400
WEBwww.svu.edu/
Admissionsvu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationsvu.edu/application/
Financial Aidsvu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-payments/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://calculator.svu.edu/
Athleticcatalog.svu.edu/general-institutional-information/
Disability Servicesvu.edu/campus-life/student-wellness/

Offered Degrees

SVU offers 17 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's170

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Virginia University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:623)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,950)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Virginia University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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