Overview
Founded in 1839, Longwood University is a 4-year public liberal arts college in central Virginia and one of the oldest universities in the United States. Longwood awards undergraduate degrees in over 100 academic fields of study and all students participate in internships or fieldwork at some point during their college career. In addition to classroom facilities, the university operates an environmental research laboratory for fieldwork. Throughout the year, Longwood hosts two major all-campus weekend celebrations: Oktoberfest and Spring Weekend.
Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$21,446
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1057
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,200 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,410 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,887 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,332
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,839
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,667
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6473
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,839
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,654,264
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,027,334
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,262
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,007
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,301
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,553
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6042
Students Applied
77%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
121
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 2 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1057
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,358
Total Number of Undergrads
3,154
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
30
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
207
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
65%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
70%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lancers
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
101
Total Female Athletes
132
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Longwood University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,300
Top 5 Cities
Richmond
Washington
Norfolk
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Top 5 Employers
Longwood University
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Capital One
Fairfax County Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,007
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
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