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Buena Vista, VA 24416
p. 540-261-8400
w. www.southernvirginia.edu
Southern Virginia University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1695th overall and 41st in Virginia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
58.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,980 |
| Admission
Success rate |
43% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
42% / 25% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
748 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Buena Vista, VA 24416
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,627 (6,162 urban / 2,465 rural) |
| Households | 3,447 (2.42 people per house) |
| Families | 2,428 (2.88 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 361 |
| Pop. — Asian | 44 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 48 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,224 |
| Pop. — Other | 17 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Virginia University?
Ranks 1167th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $16,500 | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $920 | $920 | $920 |
| 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 | $24,980 | $24,980 | $24,980 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,180 | $26,180 | $26,180 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,580 | $19,580 | $19,580 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $15,350  $16,500 |
$15,350  $16,500 |
$15,350  $16,500 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $880 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,800  $5,400 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,300  $2,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,000  $6,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,300  $2,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,300  $2,200 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,645 (691 male / 954 female) |
| Admitted | 704 (298 male / 406 female) |
| Admission rate | 43% |
| First-time Enrollment | 235 (110 male / 125 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 233 (110 male / 123 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 748 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Virginia University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
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 Football Conference | Independent Mid-South Region |
| 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
Ranks 659th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 41% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 56% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
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 Capacity | 482 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $2,900 |
| Board Fee | $2,500 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Virginia University Ranks 2072nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,862 | 169 |  69% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,189 | 28 |  11% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,856 | 231 |  94% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,566 | 155 |  63% |
| Any financial aid type | 242 |  98% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Virginia University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | 8 | 18 |
Hispanic | 8 | 13 | 21 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 16 | 24 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 2 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 299 | 353 | 652 |
Race Unknown | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Total | 342 | 406 | 748 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Southern Virginia University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hispanic | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 38 | 107 | 145 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 40 | 112 | 152 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Virginia University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 16 | |
| 1 | 13 | 14 | |
| 4 | 8 | 12 | |
| 1 | 8 | 9 | |
| 4 | 5 | 9 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Virginia University Ranks 2401st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,331 ($46,376 male / $46,248 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 31 (20 male / 11 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 26 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $380,452 |
Southern Virginia University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a small liberal arts college in Buena Vista, Virginia with fewer than 1,000 students. It is owned by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the Mormon church, or LDS church), however, it does not receive funding from, nor is it affiliated with the LDS church. In 1922 the school became a junior college and was renamed Southern Seminary and Junior College. In 1961 the school ended its high school program and became Southern Seminary Junior College. Late name changes were to Southern Virginia College for Women in 1993 and simply Southern Virginia College when the school began accepting male students in 1994. In attendance were Robert Millet, dean of religion at BYU, and millionaire Glade Knight, who was the main person who provided funds to purchase the school, and whom the school mascot is named after. One of Southern Virginia University’s most high profile professors is the noted science fiction author and LDS church member Orson Scott Card, who has taken time away from writing to teach at the college.
Southern Virginia University Academics
Southern Virginia University is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Conversely, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern Virginia University.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Spanish
- History:
- History – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Education:
- Physical Education
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General, Music – General
- Computer Science:
- Information Sciences/Systems
Southern Virginia University Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, at the same time did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Southern Virginia University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at — scholarships per grants and — loans per jobs.
Southern Virginia University Students
Further, it is part of an Rural setting and Small town (2,500 – 9,999). The school’s size is approximately two hundred and ninety-four degree-seeking undergrads. Southern Virginia University offers Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Rural setting and Small town (2,500 – 9,999).
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over 2 years ago
Steve Parrott stevep ((at)) kershawcountylibrary dot org
The donation of money by Gladys Knight and the subsequent naming of the SVU mascot, Knights, is not verifiable.