Southern Virginia University

#26 in Virginia

4-years Private College In Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University (referred to as SVU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Buena Vista, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southern Virginia University is $20,040. The school has a total enrollment of 1,053 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southern Virginia University is Bachelor's degree. It offers degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$20,040 (2023)
Acceptance Rate99.45%
Student Population1,053
Test Scores1,080 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate46%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Southern Virginia University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/2012 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Virginia University is $20,040 for academic year 2021-2022. Southern Virginia University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,482 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University is 99.45% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.06%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 21. Southern Virginia University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,053 students are attending at Southern Virginia University. There are 65 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 13 part-time faculty working for Southern Virginia University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 199 (full-time) and 43 (part-time). The graduation rate at Southern Virginia University is 46% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southern Virginia University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Southern Virginia University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Southern Virginia University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers