Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southern Virginia University 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.
Southern Virginia University is accredited by .

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,451 applied, 1,399 accepted, and 300 enrolled in SVU.
178 men and 122 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $21,030 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.94% compared to last year at Southern Virginia University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,014 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,181.
For freshmen, 294 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,775.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 936 students enrolled SVU in 2025.
By gender, 497 men and 439 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
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17 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SVU is 33% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The retention rate is 74% for full-time and 74% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
33%
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate
74%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 66 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SVU and the average faculty salary is $58,973. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 225 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $62,691.
Number of Faculties
66
Average Faculty Salary
$58,973
Number of Staffs
225
Average Staff Salary
$62,691

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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