Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
99.64%
SAT Average
1,099
ACT Range
18-25
Southern Virginia University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 99.64%. This means approximately 996 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 967 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
99.64%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $20,040 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,040 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $33,066 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,014 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 43.29% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 55.63% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern Virginia University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,040
Room and board
$9,376
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$33,066
Average net price
$24,014
Average aid coverage
27%
$9,052 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Virginia University pays approximately $24,014 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Virginia University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Southern Virginia University net price
$24,014
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Southern Virginia University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,040 and average net price at $24,014. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,040
Current net price
$24,014
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
38.29%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$50,002
Undergraduates
967
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Virginia University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Virginia University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Virginia University?
Undergraduates
967
Completion rate
38.29%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
43.29%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
55.63%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 43.29% of Southern Virginia University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 55.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Virginia University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Virginia University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern Virginia University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern Virginia University is listed at 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Virginia University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia University | 99.64% | $20,040 | $24,014 | $50,002 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate?
Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 99.64%.
How much is Southern Virginia University tuition?
Southern Virginia University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,040.
What is Southern Virginia University's average net price?
Southern Virginia University's average net price in the local dataset is $24,014.
What does Southern Virginia University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $20,722 for Southern Virginia University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Southern Virginia University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $50,002 for Southern Virginia University.
Is Southern Virginia University accredited?
Southern Virginia University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Southern Virginia University?
The local dataset lists 967 undergraduate students at Southern Virginia University.
What percentage of Southern Virginia University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Virginia University in the local dataset is 43.29%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Virginia University?
The federal loan rate for Southern Virginia University in the local dataset is 55.63%.
Where should I verify Southern Virginia University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Virginia University or the latest official federal education data.