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Southern Virginia University Science & Tech Programs

Southern Virginia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buena Vista, VA. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Southern Virginia University?

Contact details for SVU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Phone:	5402618400
Website:	svu.edu/
Admissions:	svu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	svu.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into SVU?

You can apply to SVU online at: https://svu.edu/apply/

SVU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SVU

This is what SVU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SVU?

SVU maintains an acceptance rate of 96%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at SVU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	802	784	98%
Women	637	606	95%

Can I Afford Southern Virginia University?

The average net price after aid at SVU is $24,014. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$20,780
In-State Fees	$250
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,780
Out-of-State Fees	$250
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$21,030
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,030

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 31% of students at SVU receive some form of financial aid (296 students).

Nearly 99% of students at SVU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,839 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,442.

Student Loan Debt

57% of SVU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,457 per year.

Southern Virginia University Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 967 undergraduate students at SVU, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Virginia University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	65
Hispanic	66
White	703
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	46
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	13

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SVU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Utah	84
Virginia	67
California	24
Texas	12
Idaho	10

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Southern Virginia University

SVU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Academic Programs at Southern Virginia University

SVU offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SVU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.