Longwood University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, Virginia. For the most recent reporting cycle, Longwood University admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 90%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1120 and an ACT composite around 20. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,066 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Longwood University?

Longwood University has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

SAT and ACT scores Longwood University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 500–580, with an EBRW midpoint near 560. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 19–26. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does Longwood University actually cost?

Published tuition is $15,744 for in-state students and $27,978 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $17,424 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $19,066 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 28% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Longwood University

Most popular majors at Longwood University

The most popular undergraduate programs at Longwood University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods and Communication and Media Studies. Across all programs, Longwood University confers roughly 530 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business Administration, Management and Operations program report a median income of about $77,415 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Longwood University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Longwood University disclosed 20 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 6.6 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 1 violent offenses and 12 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

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