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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.45%	1,080

Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate is 99.45% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,090 students applied and 1,084 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 38th out of 47 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 21 at SVU. SVU's SAT score ranks 24th out of 33 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 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University is 99.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.06%. 526 men and 564 women applied to SVU and 522 men and 562 women students were accepted.

Among them, 184 men and 196 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). 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	1,090	526	564	0	0
Admitted	1,084	522	562	0	0
Enrolled	380	184	196	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.45%	99.24%	99.65%	-	-
Yield	35.06%	35.25%	34.88%	-	-

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 2023, 15 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 87 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SVU.

The median SAT score is 1,080 with 520 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 450 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at SVU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Virginia University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at SVU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1080	1250
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	520	620
SAT Math	450	560	630
ACT Composite	18	21	24
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	17	20	24

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

Southern Virginia University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 380 first-year students enrolled in SVU. The proportion of full-time students is 97.89% and part-time students is 2.11%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.42% and women students is 51.58%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SVU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SVU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	380	184	196
Full-time	372	181	191
Part-time	8	3	5

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

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
Online Application	svu.edu/application/
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor

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