Southern Virginia University
Liberal arts college · Buena Vista, VA · 936 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
96%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,913
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$35,746
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
40%
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 Southern Virginia University?
Southern Virginia University accepts about 96 of every 100 applicants (96%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Southern Virginia University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Virginia University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Virginia University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $35,746 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,913 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 $21,380 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$21,380
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,380
- Room & board$10,344
- Total cost of attendance$35,746
- Average net price after grants$23,913
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts.
Southern Virginia University FAQ
- What is Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate?
- 96% — accessible.
- Is Southern Virginia University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Virginia University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Virginia University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Virginia University cost?
- About $35,746 a year before aid; $23,913 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Virginia University's FAFSA school code?
- 003738. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Virginia University receives your information.
- What is Southern Virginia University's graduation rate?
- 40% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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