Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Buena Vista, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The SVU's 2024 tuition & fees is $20,040 for the academic year 2023-2024. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,482.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,053 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

SVU ranked 201^st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 32^nd in Virginia Colleges rankings.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Virginia University is $20,040.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $21,017 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$20,040

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$21,017

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University is 100.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.98%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,150.

The average graduation rate is 46%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,053 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 SVU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	100.00% Acceptance Rate / 26.98% Yield
Test Scores »	1,150 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	67%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	1,053 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,482

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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On-Campus Students Services

Southern Virginia University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at SVU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No