Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

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96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$22,213

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

936

Students

Small campus body

$36,988

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Buena Vista, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 936 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

936 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading571 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math552 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite22 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees

Biological Sciences14% of degrees

Social Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,726

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,419

Earnings 5yr: $40,640

Debt: $18,500

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,808

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $33,115

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Philosophy.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,213

In-State Tuition$21,280

Out-of-State Tuition$21,280

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

57%

Take Loans

46%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,988

+35% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$50,002

Completion Signals

33%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,250

Est. Monthly Payment

$154/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

53%

Men

47%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

17%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$70,099

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Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$22,213

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

936

Students

Small campus body

$36,988

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

936 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading571 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math552 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite22 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees

Biological Sciences14% of degrees

Social Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business/Commerce, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,726

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,419

Earnings 5yr: $40,640

Debt: $18,500

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,808

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $33,115

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Music.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Philosophy.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,213

In-State Tuition$21,280

Out-of-State Tuition$21,280

Financial Assistance & Support

45%

Pell Grants

57%

Take Loans

46%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,988

+35% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$50,002

Completion Signals

33%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,250

Est. Monthly Payment

$154/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

53%

Men

47%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

17%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$70,099

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