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Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia 23909

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Longwood University is a public institution in Farmville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,347 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,814.

Established
1839
Motto
Docemus Docere
Mascot
Elwood
Type
Public university
Conference
Big South Conference
Division
Division I
85%Acceptance
1117SAT Avg
2,957Students
14:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$52,347Earnings 10yr
$20,814Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Longwood University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1117

Reading & WritingMid: 560
520620
MathMid: 540
500570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
2225

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1117

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,200
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,410
Room & Board$15,887
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$32,870
Average Net Price$20,814
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,546
$30–48K$15,727
$48–75K$18,489
$75–110K$22,915
$110K+$26,405

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,814

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,957
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,058
8 Years$48,859
10 Years$52,347

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,700
Men
$53,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lancers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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