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Longwood University (LU)
- 201 High St
- Farmville, VA 23909
- OPEID College Code: 00371900
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- General Phone: (434) 395-2000
- President: Patricia P.cormier
- Website: www.longwood.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,727
- College Alias: LU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - LU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.whylongwood.com
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,608 | 2,744 | 4,352 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 989 (62%) | 1,883 (69%) | 2,872 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 335 (34%) | 654 (35%) | 989 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 748 | 87% |
| ACT ® Exam | 111 | 13% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 36% | 14% | 37% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,016 | $3,592 | $2,998 | $3,594 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 13 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 923 | 891 | 704 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,058 | $7,589 | $7,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,378 | $15,259 | $13,754 |
| Books and Supplies | $808 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,276 | $6,343 | $5,586 |
| Other Expenses | $3,900 | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,042 | $17,062 | $15,736 |
| Out of State | $27,362 | $24,732 | $22,470 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,866 | $8,389 | $7,820 |
| Out of State | $17,186 | $16,059 | $14,554 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,866 | $8,389 | $7,820 |
| Out of State | $17,186 | $16,059 | $14,554 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 35 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 125 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | 23 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | - |
| Education | ||
| Education | - | 85 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 45 | 9 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 6 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | 3 | - |
| Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling | 1 | - |
| Therapeutic Recreation | 6 | - |
| History | ||
| History | 32 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 146 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | 8 | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | 2 | - |
| Physics | 9 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 37 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Social Work | 17 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education | 21 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | 36 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Anthropology | 6 | - |
| Economics | 4 | - |
| Political Science and Government | 29 | - |
| Sociology | 22 | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 46 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,727 Undergraduate: 3,986 Graduate: 741
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,482 Female: 3,245
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,398 Female: 2,588
- Graduate Gender Male: 84 Female: 657
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,913 Part-Time: 814
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,832 Part-Time: 154
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 81 Part-Time: 660
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 48 | 1% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.4% |
| Black | 346 | 7% |
| Asian | 67 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2% |
| White | 4,127 | 87% |
| Unknown | 43 | 0.9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 25 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,732 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,574 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 650 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 222 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 138 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 116 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 171 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 98 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 737 | 658 | 79 |
| Faculty Status | 247 | 208 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 86 | 86 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 247 | 208 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 247 | 208 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 109 | 106 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 139 | 122 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 242 | 222 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 64 | 51 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 64 | 62 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 20 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,433 (208) | $58,732 (112) | $55,917 (96) |
| Professor | $74,237 (42) | $73,399 (25) | $75,470 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $63,061 (53) | $64,656 (28) | $61,276 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,196 (74) | $52,548 (45) | $51,649 (29) |
| Instructor | $47,363 (5) | $47,500 (1) | $47,328 (4) |
| Lecturer | $40,781 (34) | $40,042 (13) | $41,239 (21) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,433 (208) | $58,732 (112) | $55,917 (96) |
| Professor | $74,237 (42) | $73,399 (25) | $75,470 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $63,061 (53) | $64,656 (28) | $61,276 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,196 (74) | $52,548 (45) | $51,649 (29) |
| Instructor | $47,363 (5) | $47,500 (1) | $47,328 (4) |
| Lecturer | $40,781 (34) | $40,042 (13) | $41,239 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,674,586 | $633,942 | $1,040,644 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 38% | 62% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 226 | 95 | 131 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 226 | 95 | 131 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Golf | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 22 | - | 22 |
| Soccer | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $55,651 | $49,159 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,739 | $28,455 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 65% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 35 | 27 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 12 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 16 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 7 |
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