Southern Virginia University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Quick Facts
967
Total Enrollment
100%
Acceptance Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
$36,988
Median Earnings (6yr)
$20,040
In-State Tuition
$24,014
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1099
Avg SAT Score
About Southern Virginia University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 1 University Hill Drive |
| City | Buena Vista, VA |
| ZIP Code | 24416 |
| County | Buena Vista City |
President/Chief Administrator: Reed N. Wilcox (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 967 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 48% |
| Male | 52% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 76.0% |
| Black | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.0% |
| Unknown | 0.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 6.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 3.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 480 | 590 | 658 |
| SAT Math | 463 | 560 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$20,040
In-State Tuition
$20,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,066
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,014
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 43% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 56% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 43% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,224 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,695 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 46% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $20,722 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $21,345 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $23,925 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $25,350 |
| $110,001+ | $26,686 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,988
6 Years After
$39,289
8 Years After
$50,002
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $22,066 | 75th percentile: $56,333
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,194
Low Income
$32,495
Middle Income
$42,812
High Income
Student Outcomes
82%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
38%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,519
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,508
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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