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Longwood University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,273
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Farmville, Virginia, Longwood University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Longwood University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Longwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Longwood University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at Longwood University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,334

Cost of attendance at Longwood University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,730

Cost of attendance at Longwood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Longwood University received on average $8,406 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,406
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 246 30% $4,904 $1,206,463
Other Federal Grant 248 31% $5,029 $1,247,105
State Grant/Scholarships 280 35% $5,884 $1,647,537
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 737 91% $4,820 $3,552,640
Total Grant & Scholarships 767 95% $8,406 $6,447,282

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Longwood University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Longwood University students is 65.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.0%.

65.2%

  • asian 57.1% 8 students
  • African American 55.7% 59 students
  • white 67.6% 500 students
  • unknown 59.5% 25 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 32 students
  • International Students 70.0% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 54.6% 24 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Longwood University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Longwood University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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