Known for business — close-knit campus
Southern Virginia University is a private institution in Buena Vista with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1099, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 967 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,002 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,014.
Established
1867
Motto
Learn that Life is Service
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
100%Acceptance
1099SAT Avg
967Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$50,002Earnings 10yr
$24,014Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1099
Reading & WritingMid: 571
480658
MathMid: 552
463595
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1825
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$20,040
Room & Board$9,376
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$33,066
Average Net Price$24,014
Median Debt at Graduation$24,224
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,722
$30–48K$21,345
$48–75K$23,925
$75–110K$25,350
$110K+$26,686
Programs (19)
Student Body
Undergrads
967
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 76%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.3%
Freshman Retention82.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,988
8 Years$39,289
10 Years$50,002
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$23,700
Men
$52,800
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Knights
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia