Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SVU's acceptance rate 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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th 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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 380 | 184 | 196 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 372 | 181 | 191 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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.
| 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 |