| Southern Virginia University View More Rivals | Bluefield University View More Rivals | |
| #201 in Liberal Arts Colleges #32 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Buena Vista, VA | Location | Bluefield, VA |
SVU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,040 | Undergraduate | $29,696 |
| Graduate | $9,540 | |
| $11,482 | Financial Aid | $16,559 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $120 |
| 56.16% | Acceptance Rate | 91.12% |
| 63.65% | Yield | 15.22% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,053 | Total Students | 991 |
| 1,053 | Undergraduate | 705 |
| 0 | Graduate | 286 |
| Online Enrollment | 467 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 58% |
| $39,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 623) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 442) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 65 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 46 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 199 Full-time 43 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 147 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $55,043 for Faculties $52,234 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,746 for Faculties $44,633 Part-time |