Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003719
- Phone: (434) 582-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
89.89%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,502Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Longwood University
1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA
Longwood University, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Farmville, VA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of around 4,800.
Areas of study available at LU include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Education
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Psychology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to LU earn an SAT score in a range of 930 to 1110, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 24. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at whylongwood.com.
The tuition at Longwood University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $5,800 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Longwood University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.longwood.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Longwood University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Longwood University is around 4,900 students. The student body is made up of 88% undergraduate students and 21% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $19,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,900-$9,500
- Out-of-State: $24,000-$28,680
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $460-$550 per unit
- Out-of-State: $990-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 80% | $7,384 |
Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $7,177 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Longwood University may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Longwood University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big South Conference)
- Basketball (Big South Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Longwood University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Longwood University.
- Virginia State University in Lynchburg, VA (54 miles away)
- Virginia Military Institute in Charlottesville, VA (71 miles away)
- University of Mary Washington in Staunton, VA (85 miles away)
- North Carolina Central University in Greensboro, NC (96 miles away)
- Christopher Newport University in Lynchburg, VA (106 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Virginia colleges & universities profile page
- Compare other Virginia state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003719
- Phone: (434) 582-2000
- School Homepage