Overview

Southern Virginia University is a 4-year institution located in Buena Vista, VA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA  24416
United States

Contact Mr. Tony Caputo
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@southernvirginia.edu
Phone: 540-261-2756
Fax: 540-261-8559

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, Other
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,090

Applied

1,084

Accepted

1,053

Enrolled

Female Admissions

564

Females Applied

562

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

526

Males Applied

522

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.19

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Ecclesiastical endorsement

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		450	620
SAT Math		450	630
ACT Composite		20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

20,780

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

10,258

Room & board

4,570

Room only

Financial Aid

11,719

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,422

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,388

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,993

Avg. Loan Aid

6,489

Avg. Grant Aid

8,756

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60.08%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,053

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

74%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.93%
Black or African American	3.99%
White or Caucasian	73.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.95%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	3.23%
Two or more races	6.17%
Other	0.28%

Gender

Male (52.61%)

Female (47.39%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	65%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Association and LDS Institute of Religion

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No