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Longwood University

Farmville, VA • public • I | Big South
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Acceptance
84.8%
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Grad Rate
62%
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Cost
$27,420 / $39,752

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,350 • Total: 6,157
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
201 High St
Farmville, VA
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Website
www.longwood.edu
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,350 (31.0%) • Female: 3,000 (69.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 249 5.7%
Black/African American 443 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 336 7.7%
White 2,856 65.7%
Two or More Races 222 5.1%
International 113 2.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
84.8%
5,154 admitted from 6,078 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 520-620
Math: 500-570
Total: 1020-1190
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-25
Application Types Offered
EA ED I RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
61.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
46.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,420
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$39,752
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,746
Out-of-state: $21,078
Room & Board
$17,424
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $11,896
$30,001-48,000 $12,320
$48,001-75,000 $15,544
$75,001-110,000 $19,647
$110,001+ $26,747
Students Receiving Pell Grants
90%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big South
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$2,000-$7,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$7,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
7 automatic scholarships (15 total)
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Common questions about Longwood University

What is Longwood University's acceptance rate?
Longwood University accepts 85% of applicants, from 6,078 applications.
How much does Longwood University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,746 in-state and $21,078 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,896 on average after aid.
Does Longwood University require SAT or ACT scores?
Longwood University requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for Longwood University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 22 and 25 on the ACT.
What is Longwood University's graduation rate?
62% of students graduate within six years.