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Southern Virginia University (SVU) - Buena Vista,Virginia

69%

Acceptance Rate

$6,856

Avg.Financial Aid

003738

FAFSA Code

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Southern Virginia University (SVU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.svu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,023
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Southern Virginia University is a liberal arts college, which has a beautiful campus in Buena Vista, VA. Southern Virginia University covers an area of 155 acres. In 1867, Southern Virginia University was founded. The motto of the Southern Virginia University is Learn that Life is Service and its official colors are crimson and white. Taking into account all the courses offered at Southern Virginia University, the total enrolment stands at 1,111. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 165 faculty. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 53% of the students who are females and 47% are males at Southern Virginia University. At SVU, around 86% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Beezie Madden, Chieko N. Okazaki, Elizabeth Trump Grau, and Kieth Merrill in its 153 years of existence. Sports is an intergral part of any campus, and in this case, the university’s teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III — Capital Athletic Conference. A total of 15 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by SVU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $1 million (2017) is the total value of endowment of the Southern Virginia University.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5402618400

Fax:

5402618451

Address

1 University Hill Drive

Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Southern Virginia University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
69%
SAT Range
960 - 1237
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
20 - 26
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$35
Accept Common App
None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $35. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 964-1202 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Southern Virginia University is 22. However, those getting an ACT score less than 19 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, Virginia 24416. To gather more information, they can call them at (540) 261-8400.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$19,855
Average Annual Cost
$16,495

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$28,261
Other Fees
$N/A
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$6,766
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,500

Total One Year Cost

$28,261

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SVU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $29,589. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($17,280), books and supplies ($1,500), room and boarding ($7,918), and budget for other expenses ($3,500). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

81%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

71%

Male Professors

29%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,023

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

50%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

73%

Unknown

11%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

84%

Out Of State

12%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$65,611 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

88%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,852/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,590/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,590/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Knight

School Colors

green, black, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Capital Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

210

Total Female Athletes

108

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $7,918 per year for living on campus. Southern Virginia University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SVU costs around $3,590 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$24,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$36,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$24,000 - $24,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$249 - $249

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,856

Students Receiving Federal Grants

42%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,713

Students Receiving State Aid

10%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,135

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,563

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,345

$30K - $48K

$10,712

$48K - $75K

$10,683

$75K - $110K

$7,301

> $110K

$4,567

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SVU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,787, whereas the financial aid is $5,018. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,042 and institutional aid worth $5,018.

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