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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a small, private institution located in Buena Vista, va. Founded in 1867, Southern Virginia University offers undergraduate degrees in 19 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,053 undergraduates
cost $19,108
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern Virginia 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 99.5%
SAT score average 1089
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.19
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern Virginia University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
English Language and Literature, General
Biology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,150
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,500
Cost of attendance* $33,258
Financial aid package $11,719
Estimated cost $21,539 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,150
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,500
Cost of attendance* $33,258
Financial aid package $11,719
Estimated cost $21,539 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern Virginia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,053, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

1,053

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
3%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern Virginia University, students love their Student Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
phone 540-261-8400
address www.svu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Lds institute of religion

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is Southern Virginia University?

Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University? 

The acceptance rate for Southern Virginia University is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern Virginia University?

The average high school GPA for Southern Virginia University students was 3.19.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern Virginia University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern Virginia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,032.

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