Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
84.80%
SAT Average
1,117
ACT Range
22-25
Longwood University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 84.80%. This means approximately 848 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,957 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
84.80%
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 | $15,200 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,410 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $32,870 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,814 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.43% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Longwood University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$27,410
Room and board
$15,887
Books and supplies
$1,240
Other expenses
$2,804
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$32,870
Average net price
$20,814
Average aid coverage
37%
$12,056 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Longwood University pays approximately $20,814 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 Longwood University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Longwood University net price
$20,814
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Longwood University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $27,410 and average net price at $20,814. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$27,410
Current net price
$20,814
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)
61.60%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$52,347
Undergraduates
2,957
10-Year Median Earnings - Longwood University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Longwood University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Longwood University?
Undergraduates
2,957
Completion rate
61.60%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.43%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.00% of Longwood University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Longwood 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 Longwood University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Longwood 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
Longwood University is listed at 201 High St, Farmville, VA 23909. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Longwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood University | 84.80% | $27,410 | $20,814 | $52,347 |
| 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 Longwood University's acceptance rate?
Longwood University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 84.80%.
How much is Longwood University tuition?
Longwood University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $27,410.
What is Longwood University's average net price?
Longwood University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,814.
What is Longwood University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $52,347 for Longwood University.
Is Longwood University accredited?
Longwood University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Longwood University?
The local dataset lists 2,957 undergraduate students at Longwood University.
What percentage of Longwood University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Longwood University in the local dataset is 26.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Longwood University?
The federal loan rate for Longwood University in the local dataset is 49.43%.
Where should I verify Longwood University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Longwood University or the latest official federal education data.