Longwood University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Farmville, VA
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#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,612

Location Farmville, Virginia
Website longwood.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Longwood University is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Longwood University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1210
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.59

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$15,744

Out of State Resident Tuition

$27,978

Breakdown

Tuition $15,744
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $6,998
Room and Board $17,424
Budget for Other Expenses $2,898
Total One Year Cost $44,314

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Longwood University are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. 20% of students major in Business, 18% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 7% in Psychology.