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Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
University Website: www.svu.edu
Apply Online: https://svu.yourcollegeapplication.com/
University Website: www.svu.edu
Apply Online: https://svu.yourcollegeapplication.com/
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Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a liberal arts college located in Buena Vista, Virginia that promotes standards and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS "Mormon" Church) while not being owned nor operated by the Church. Founded as Southern Seminary in 1867, it is now a private, 4-year coeducational institution.
Due to Southern Virginia's promotion of LDS standards and ideals, 96% of students are Church members. The University is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education, and the campus consists of more than 155 acres (0.63Â km2).
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 645 students
- $17,000.00 avg tuition
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista,
VA
24416
(540) 261-8400
Apply online
Admissions:
www.svu.edu/admissions.aspx
Financial Aid:
www.svu.edu/student-financial-ser..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Southern Virginia University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 618 | |
| Admitted | 609 | 99% |
| Enrolled total | 245 | |
| Full Time: | 244 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 48% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 11% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 17% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Southern Virginia University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $17,000.00 | $17,000.00 | $17,000.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $950.00 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | |||
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | |||
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,000.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $2,300.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $900.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 99% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 99% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $8,134.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 57% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $8,541.00 |
Southern Virginia University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Virginia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| College Scholarship Assistance Program - VA Council of Higher Edu. | $5000 | Varies |
| Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship | $2500 | March 15, 2012 |
| Dorothy J. Hall Memorial Scholarship | $2500 | March 30, 2012 |
| Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship | $2500 | April 01, 2012 |
| Done Vida Scholarship | $2000 | March 31, 2012 |
| Virginia Commonwealth Award | Varies | Varies |
| Third-Way Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Security and Sustainability Program Internship (Washington DC) | Varies | Varies |
| Global Green USA Communications and Development Internship (Washington DC) | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Southern Virginia University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | 5.8mi |
| Washington and Lee University | 6.0mi |
| Sweet Briar College | 21.8mi |
| Randolph College | 23.3mi |
| Lynchburg College | 25.2mi |
| Miller-Motte Technical College | 26.1mi |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 26.2mi |
| Dabney S Lancaster Community College | 27.9mi |
| Central Virginia Community College | 28.3mi |
| Liberty University | 28.4mi |
| Mary Baldwin College | 32.2mi |
| Hollins University | 42.0mi |
| Blue Ridge Community College | 43.5mi |
| ECPI Technical College | 44.3mi |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | 46.1mi |
