Southern Virginia University (SVU)
- One University Hill Drive
- Buena Vista, VA 24416
- OPEID College Code: 00373800
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- General Phone: (540) 261-8400
- President: Rodney K. Smith
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 701
- College Alias: SVU
- College Mascot: Knights
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- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.svu.edu
- Mission Statement
- Our mission is to prepare leader-servants in the workplace and the world, in the community and the church, and in the home.
We serve faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and welcome all who live our values.
We accomplish our mission by providing the finest undergraduate education available in letters, arts, and sciences within a wholesome Latter-day Saint environment.
Students, faculty, and staff at Southern Virginia University are committed to being academically or professionally accomplished, spiritually rooted, service oriented, and self-reliant.
We embody Southern Virginia's core values, which are scholarship, discipleship, accountability, enthusiasm, and refinement.
Southern Virginia University seeks to establish a replicable self-sustaining model of higher education that can serve Latter-day Saints throughout the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SVU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.svu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- 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 Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 272 | 344 | 616 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 264 (97%) | 343 (100%) | 607 (99%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 117 (44%) | 128 (37%) | 245 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 128 | 52% |
| ACT ® Exam | 147 | 60% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SVU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 25% | 14% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,035 | $3,582 | $2,547 | $4,739 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 213 | 274 | 212 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $16,500 | $16,500 | $15,826 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,500 | $16,500 | $15,826 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,500 | $16,500 | $15,826 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $880 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,500 | $5,400 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,200 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $25,200 | $24,980 | $24,226 |
| In-State | $25,200 | $24,980 | $24,226 |
| Out of State | $25,200 | $24,980 | $24,226 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
| In-State | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
| Out of State | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
| In-State | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
| Out of State | $17,400 | $17,380 | $16,626 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology Degree | - | 5 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Commerce Degree | - | 33 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Degree | - | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature Degree | - | 8 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies Degree | - | 5 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature Degree | - | 2 |
| History | ||
| History Degree | - | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts Degree | - | 20 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||
| Philosophy Degree | - | 6 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other Degree | - | 8 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Political Science Degree | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music Degree | - | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts Degree | - | - |
| Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Degree | - | 9 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 701 Undergraduate: 701
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 304 Female: 397
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 304 Female: 397
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 670 Part-Time: 31
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 670 Part-Time: 31
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 12 | 2% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Black | 24 | 3% |
| Asian | 20 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3% |
| White | 596 | 85% |
| Unknown | 24 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 284 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 164 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 151 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 64 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 5 | 0.7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 21 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 166 | 125 | 41 |
| Faculty Status | 38 | 36 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 56 | 36 | 20 |
| Primarily Instruction | 56 | 36 | 20 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 22 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 69 | 49 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 25 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,849 (5) | $64,748 (3) | $52,500 (2) |
| Professor | $79,894 (1) | $79,894 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $62,283 (3) | $57,175 (2) | $72,500 (1) |
| Instructor | $32,500 (1) | - (-) | $32,500 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,849 (5) | $64,748 (3) | $52,500 (2) |
| Professor | $79,894 (1) | $79,894 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $62,283 (3) | $57,175 (2) | $72,500 (1) |
| Instructor | $32,500 (1) | - (-) | $32,500 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $157,044 | $109,669 | $47,375 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 295 | 202 | 93 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 283 | 200 | 83 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Football | 76 | 76 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 18 | 18 | - |
| Soccer | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Wrestling | 9 | 9 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,800 | $5,275 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,537 | $1,667 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 14% |
| 6 Years | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 14 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 14 |
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