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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
100.00%	1,150

Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate is 100.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,101 students applied and 1,101 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SVU.

SVU's acceptance rate places 40th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,150 and the ACT score is 21 at SVU. SVU's SAT score ranks 20th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SVU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University is 100.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.98%. 550 men and 546 women applied to SVU and 550 men and 546 women students were accepted.

Among them, 165 men and 126 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SVU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SVU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,101	550	546	0	0
Admitted	1,101	550	546	0	0
Enrolled	297	165	126	0	0
Acceptance Rate	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	-	-
Yield	26.98%	30.00%	23.08%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Virginia University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 17 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 96 students (32%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SVU.

The median SAT score is 1,150 with 590 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 658 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 595 and 25^th percentile is 463 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at SVU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Virginia University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SVU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	943	1150	1253
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	590	658
SAT Math	463	560	595
ACT Composite	18	21	25
ACT Math	17	20	21
ACT English	16	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Virginia University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SVU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Virginia University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SVU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools of Southern Virginia University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SVU.

Admission Information for Applying to SVU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	svu.edu/admissions/contact/
Online Application	svu.edu/application/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor

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