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One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
p. 540-261-8400
w. www.svu.edu

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA

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Ranks 48th in Virginia and 2101st overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationN/A
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingVery small four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District5106

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Virginia University?
1303rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $17,000 $17,000 $17,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $950 $950 $950
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $26,200 $26,200 $26,200
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,900 $17,900 $17,900
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,900 $17,900 $17,900

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $16,500(N/C) $16,500(N/C) $16,500(N/C)
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $880 $900
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,400 $5,500
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,200 $2,300
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 618 (272 male / 344 female)
Admitted 609 (264 male / 343 female)
Admission rate 99%
First-time Enrollment 245 (117 male / 128 female)
FT Enrollment 244 (117 male / 127 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment641

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Southern Virginia University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Southern Virginia University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA, NSCAA
NAIA / NSCAA Basketball Conference Independent Mid-South Region
NAIA / NSCAA Baseball Conference Independent Mid-South Region
NAIA / NSCAA Track & Field Conference Independent Mid-South Region

ACT Test Admission

701st for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 60%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

SAT Test Admission

735th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 61%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 580
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 570
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 900 / 1150

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity575
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,150
Board Fee$2,900

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Virginia University 1141st for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Southern Virginia University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Southern Virginia University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Virginia University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Buena Vista, VA 24416
Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population8,627 (6,162 urban / 2,465 rural)
Households3,447 (2.42 people per house)
Median Household Income$33,289
Families2,428 (2.88 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 2 2 2 2 94 102
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2
Business/Commerce, General 2 2 22 26
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2 2
English Language and Literature, General 11 11
History, General 7 7
Human Development and Family Studies, General 7 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 16 16
Music, General 1 2 3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 1 5 6
Philosophy 1 6 7
Political Science and Government, General 2 2
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts, General 1 10 11

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Southern Virginia University 2608th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $48,414 ($45,690 male / $52,500 female)
Number of FT Faculty 5 (3 male / 2 female)
Number of PT Faculty 21
FT Faculty Ratio 0.2 : 1
Total Benefits $61,075

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