Southern Virginia University
tuition & fees
$21,030
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
936
Number of Programs
17
Financial Aid Amount
$10,839
Graduation Rate
33%
Southern Virginia University is a Private, 4 years college located in Buena Vista, Virginia. SVU ranked 164th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 26th in Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 936 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. SVU's acceptance rate is 96.42% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Virginia University is accredited by .
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Virginia University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416 |
| Phone | 540-261-8400 |
| WEB | https://svu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://svu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://svu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://svu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://my.svu.edu/ics/icsfs/index.html?target=3875c843-72fe-41de-b9fc-1555b3798e36 |
| Veterans Tuition | https://catalog.svu.edu/policies/financial |
| Athletic | catalog.svu.edu/resources/public-profiles/student-outcomes |
| Disability Service | https://svu.edu/student-life/services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University is 96.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.44%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.42 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.44 % |
Tuition & Fees
SVU's 2025 tuition & fees is $21,030 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.94% compared to the last year's rate ($20,040).
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $21,030 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 936 students have enrolled at SVU (2024-2025). You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 936 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 936 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
SVU offers 17 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SVU
| Number of programs | 17 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |