Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Farmville, Virginia |
| Online | longwood.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Longwood University is located in Farmville, Virginia, a small town situated approximately 65 miles southwest of Richmond in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont region. The campus features distinctive Jeffersonian architecture, anchored by the historic Ruffner Hall with its iconic rotunda, and spans 154 acres in a traditional collegiate setting. Founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary Association, Longwood stands as one of the oldest public institutions in Virginia and became coeducational in 1976. The university is known for its teacher preparation programs and Cormier Honors College, while also offering strong programs in business administration and nursing. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to suite-style apartments, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Lancers.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Longwood University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Longwood University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#637 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#210 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1190 |
| ACT | 22/25 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $6,540 |
| Room and Board | $15,887 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,131 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $6,540 |
| Room and Board | $15,887 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,341 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232566 IPEDS survey data for Longwood University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025