Longwood University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
87.79%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
794
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,042 students have applied and 5,304 students have allowed to admit to Longwood University (Acceptance rate: 87.79%). Longwood's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.97 % where 794 students have finally enrolled out of 5,304 admitted students.
Longwood acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Averett University and Bluefield University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.33%).
Longwood enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.82%).
How to Apply to Longwood University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Longwood. Longwood offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.longwood.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.longwood.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.longwood.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.longwood.edu/fileshare/financialaid/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.longwood.edu/militaryandveteran/ |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2019/363.pdf?v=1599161396925 |
| Disability Service | www.longwood.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Longwood and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Longwood University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Longwood University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 953). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Longwood University | 1,120 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 953 | 18 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Longwood University, 333 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 580 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,120 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Longwood University, 18 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 20 | 26 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Longwood Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Longwood University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |