SVU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.42%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $21,030
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at SVU:
- Total Enrollment: 936
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 53.1% men, 46.9% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 33%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 17 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
SVU Overview
Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Buena Vista, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The SVU's tuition & fees is $21,030 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,839.
The school has a total enrollment of 936 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
SVU's acceptance rate is 96.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.44%.
SVU ranked 201st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 32nd in Virginia Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Virginia University is $21,030.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,069 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Virginia University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at SVU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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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 | No |
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