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Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA·Private·~96% acceptance

Located in Buena Vista, VA, Southern Virginia University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 96% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $22,213 per year after financial aid. About 36% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $50,002 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,213/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,431
Aid cuts ~$12,218/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.13–3.63
SAT (middle 50%)943–1253
ACT (middle 50%)18–25
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
36%
graduation rate
74%
freshman retention
$36,988
median earnings, 6yr
$50,002
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate?
Southern Virginia University admits about 96% of applicants.
How much does Southern Virginia University cost?
At Southern Virginia University, the average net price after aid is about $22,213 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,431 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Virginia University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 943–1253 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
What are Southern Virginia University's application deadlines?
Southern Virginia University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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