Longwood Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.22%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $15,740
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,980
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Longwood:
- Total Enrollment: 4,612, including 1,398 online students
- 3,314 Undergraduate, 1,298 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 28.5% men, 71.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 35 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Longwood Overview
Longwood University (Longwood) is a four-year, public school located in Farmville, VA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Longwood's tuition & fees is $15,740 for Virginia residents and $27,980 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,368.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,612 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Longwood's acceptance rate is 90.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.00%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 22.
Longwood ranked 21st in Virginia Colleges rankings. Longwood University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Longwood University is $15,740 for in-state students and $27,980 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,758 for in-state students and $19,944 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,299 for Virginia residents and $28,562 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,758 for Virginia residents and $19,962 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,740 | $27,980 |
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| Graduate | $7,758 | $19,944 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $16,299 | $28,562 |
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| Graduate | $7,758 | $19,962 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Longwood University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Longwood
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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