Longwood University

Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$18,004

$30,214

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
590
25th
500
75th
26
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

30%

male

70%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,304
Declined 738
Total Received 6,042
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Public

3,154

undergraduate students

1,204

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1839, Longwood University is a public, four-year university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 160-acre campus in Farmville, Virginia—60 miles west of Richmond.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,358
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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160-acre campus in Farmville (population: 7,831), 60 miles from Richmond; branch campus in South Boston/Halifax County. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Richmond; smaller airport serves Lynchburg (60 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA
23909

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
65%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
28%
Top 1/2
65%
Bottom 1/2
35%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
590
25th
500
75th
26
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 2
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,304
Declined 738
Total Received 6,042

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,660

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,200
Housing $9,260
Food $4,735
Additional fees $2,804
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $33,239
Average Financial Aid - $10,660
Total with Avg. Aid $22,579

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,155,595
State $4,750,865
Institutional $4,600,820
Other external $1,155,892
Total $15,663,172

Non-need-based

Federal
State $39,230
Institutional $1,249,089
Other external $787,464
Total $2,075,783

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 281-4677
F: 434 395-2829
finaid@longwood.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

baseball, basketball, color guard, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, football, golf, rugby, soccer, swimming, volleyball, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference, Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Liberal Studies
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,358

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

3,154
students

Female
70%
2,193

Male
30%
961

28%

1,204
students

Female
70%
841

Male
30%
363

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

2,871
students

Female
69%
1,993

Male
31%
878

9%

283
students

Female
71%
200

Male
29%
83

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented China
Germany
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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