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Longwood University

Longwood University is a medium, public institution located in Farmville, va. Founded in 1839, Longwood University offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,009 undergraduates
cost $14,600
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Admissions

Will I get into Longwood University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.8%
SAT score average 1116
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.68
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Longwood University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Education, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication and Media Studies

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,318
Books & supplies $1,230
Other expenses $2,608
Cost of attendance* $32,756
Financial aid package $14,241
Estimated cost $18,515 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,780
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,318
Books & supplies $1,230
Other expenses $2,608
Cost of attendance* $44,936
Financial aid package $14,241
Estimated cost $30,695 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Longwood University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,009, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.

Total enrollment

4,358

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Longwood University, students love their Alpha Lambda Delta, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 201 High St, Farmville, VA 23909
phone 434-395-2000
address www.longwood.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha lambda delta

Student nursing association, longwood university

Bare naked ladies

Chi alpha

Sigma alpha pi

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Longwood University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Longwood University?

Longwood University is located in Farmville, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Longwood University? 

The acceptance rate for Longwood University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Longwood University?

The average high school GPA for Longwood University students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Longwood University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Longwood University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,024.

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