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
Website

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

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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