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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University Knights
Southern Virginia University Knights
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
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Southern Virginia University

One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
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Southern Virginia University at a Glance

Southern Virginia University is a very small private college located in the distant town of Buena Vista, Virginia. Currently, there are roughly 774 students enrolled, 47% of which are male and 53% female. Athletically, Southern Virginia University is an NAIA school and is part of the Independent.

General Information

Student Count:774
Gender Ratio:47% Male, 53% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's
School Setting:Very small four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Distant Town
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$17,000
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$17,000
Yearly Room:$3,150
Yearly Board:$2,900
In-state Cost (On Campus):$26,200
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$26,200

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(540) 261-8400
Athletic Phone:(540) 261-4276

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:575 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Southern Virginia University Admissions & Academics

On average, Southern Virginia University has around 618 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:Recommended
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:618
Male Applicants:272
Female Applicants:344
% Male Applicants:44%
% Female Applicants:56%
Total Admitted:609
Admitted Males:264
Admitted Females:343
% Admitted Males:43%
% Admitted Females:56%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:128
Percent Who Submit SAT:61%
ACT Scores Submitted:147
Percent Who Submit ACT:60%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:450
25th% Math:450
25th% Writing:450
25th% Overall:1,350
75th% Reading:580
75th% Math:570
75th% Writing:570
75th% Overall:1,720

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:19
25th% Math:19
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:20
75th% Reading:25
75th% Math:26
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:25

Southern Virginia University Athletics
"Home of the Knights"

General Knights Sports Info

Division:NAIA
Conference:Independent
Team Colors:Forest, Black and White
Stadium Name:Not Available
Stadium Capacity:Not Available
Gym Name:Knight Arena
Gym Capacity:525

Knights Contact Info

Phone:(540) 261-8400
Athletic Phone:(540) 261-4276
Website:http://www.svu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.svu.edu/athletics

Southern Virginia University Campus & Student Body

Southern Virginia University offers a total of 14 different majors and 1 degree award levels: Bachelor's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:1.8%
Unknown:1.8%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:No
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYes
Computer ScienceYes
English & LiteratureYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
HistoryYes
Human SciencesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYes
PhilosophyYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes

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