Longwood University
Public university · Farmville, VA · 3,015 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1030–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
19–26
Average net price
$20,773
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,596
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Longwood University?
Longwood University accepts about 90 of every 100 applicants (90%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1030 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1030, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–26.
The latest federal data says Longwood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Longwood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Longwood University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,596 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,773 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,538 for VA residents and $29,146 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,538
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$29,146
- Room & board$17,970
- Total cost of attendance$36,596
- Average net price after grants$20,773
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Longwood University FAQ
- What is Longwood University's acceptance rate?
- 90% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Longwood University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1030–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Longwood University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–26.
- Is Longwood University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Longwood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Longwood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Longwood University cost?
- About $36,596 a year before aid; $20,773 on average after grants.
- What is Longwood University's FAFSA school code?
- 003719. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Longwood University receives your information.
- What is Longwood University's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Longwood University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | 90% | 1100–1280 | $12,913 | 43% |
| Chamberlain University-VirginiaVienna, VA | 90% | — | $44,710 | 0% |
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| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | 89% | — | $18,070 | 35% |
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