Overview
Originally founded as a school for women, Southern Virginia University is a 4-year coeducational liberal arts college. Although not officially affiliated with the Mormon Church, SVU integrates the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints into its curriculum. SVU confers bachelor’s degrees in 17 academic majors. In addition, all students are required to live by a Code of Honor based on the teachings of the Mormon Church.
Acceptance Rate:
99%
Average Net Price:
$19,000
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1116
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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. | $20,040 |
| 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. | $20,040 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,376 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
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.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,188
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,245
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,902
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3976
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,245
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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.
$4,705,935
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$941,369
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.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,256
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.
$11,955
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.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,250
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,937
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- 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
1090
Students Applied
100
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1116
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
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
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,053
Total Number of Undergrads
1,053
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
17
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
65%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knight
School Colors
green, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
USA South Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
210
Total Female Athletes
108
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Southern Virginia University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,100
Top 5 Cities
Lynchburg
Salt Lake City
Provo
Washington
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
Southern Virginia University
US Army
Brigham Young University
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Community & 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.
$11,955
Loan Default Rate
7%
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.
$200
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers here are amazing. They love working with students and love teaching. They are always willing to meet and give you the extra help you need. Teachers know what they are teaching and want you to succeed in their classroom and in life.
Laura from Pasco, WA
This school has every major and minor possible. There are so many things to do.
Clarissa from Lakewood, CO
Southern Virginia is an amazing experience. The teachers are all amazing. Because the school is small, you have very small class sizes, which is so nice. The teachers know you by name and are very willing to work with you.
Whitney from North Logan, UT
The classes are small, making it easy to get personal help and to understand things a little easier. The professors and other students are extremely kind. And the campus and the school itself are small and make life easier so you don't have to drive everywhere and you know almost everyone.
Cristina from Buena Vista, VA
Because of the small classes, I was able to work closely with my teachers. All of the teachers that I had were very knowledgeable about their subject area and were willing to spend out of class time helping their students. They recommended other teachers to take specific classes from.
DIAMOND from Grosse Pointe Park, MI
The place is beautiful, and very peaceful. The staff and teachers are super nice and helpful, and want you to do your best.
Lacy from Glenmont, OH
Southern Virginia University is unlike any liberal arts university because it embraces Christian standards and promotes a LDS atmosphere. The campus is just the right size and more beautiful than I would have ever imagined. The professors know who you are and would do anything to help you in their classes.
Haley from Richmond, KY
southern virginia university has helped to inspire me to reach my goals. the small school atmosphere allows me a closer relationship with my professors who are willing to work with students and help them in any way that they can. the students are friendly, have a natural glow about them, and are all here for the same reason: to succeed.
Madison from Ringgold, GA
Because I am a freshman in college, I have to take a lot of classes I just took in high school, but the teachers do their job very well in explaining everything. In some of my classes, I don't feel like I'm learning, so when I go to take tests, I don't feel prepared until I actually take the test and realize that the professor did their job extremely well.
Mikelle from Las Vegas, NV
SVU is a liberal arts university and as such the education here is astounding. The liberal approach to education allows students to have a well-rounded learning experience in every sense of the word.
Kaia from Herriman, UT
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