Southern Virginia University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,780

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,561

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

1,451 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

936

97.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.5%

81 Graduates

About

Southern Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Buena Vista City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Virginia University were General Business (34 degrees awarded), General Psychology (23 degrees), and Biochemistry (17 degrees).

In 2024, 165 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Virginia University. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (148 degrees), 24.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Virginia University is $20,780, which is $−7,398 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Virginia University is $20,780, which is $7,398 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,561.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Southern Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,780

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Virginia University was $20,780. The cost of tuition at Southern Virginia University is $−7,398 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Virginia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,561

2024 Value

3.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,561. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Virginia University grew by 3.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,188

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Virginia University was of $8,188 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.32% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Southern Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southern Virginia University received 1,451 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 31.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,451 applicants, 1,399 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 936 students enrolled at Southern Virginia University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Virginia University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,399

Accepted Out of 1,451

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University was 96.4% (1,399 admissions from 1,451 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 31.8%, while admissions grew by 27.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Virginia University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Virginia University had a total enrollment of 936 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Virginia University is 913 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 97.5% of students enrolled at Southern Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.8% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 5.88% Two or More Races, 4.81% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.962% Asian, and 0.427% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Virginia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (34.9%) and Black or African American Male (5.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Virginia University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 936 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Virginia University is 913 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 97.5% of students enrolled at Southern Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Virginia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Virginia University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Southern Virginia University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Virginia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
681 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
65 enrolled students
Black or African American
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Virginia University is 72.8% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 5.88% Two or More Races, 4.81% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.962% Asian, and 0.427% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 13 more women than men received degrees from Southern Virginia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Virginia University is white (148 degrees awarded). There were 24.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Virginia University is General Business (34 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (23 degrees) and Biochemistry (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Virginia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (15 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Elementary & middle school teachers (205,617 people), Other managers (173,977 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (158,993 people), Secondary school teachers (137,691 people), and Postsecondary teachers (132,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University in 2024 are Human Sciences (15 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Human Sciences (15 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Elementary & secondary schools (507,004 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,581 people), Computer Systems Design (156,708 people), Legal services (133,326 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,552 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Virginia University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
34 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
Biochemistry
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Virginia University was General Business with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Virginia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University, which is 0.854 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (89).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Virginia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University in General Business, which is 2.78 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University in General Psychology, which is 1.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Southern Virginia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
148 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Virginia University is white (148 degrees awarded). There were 24.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (6 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
105 degrees awarded
White Female
96 degrees awarded
White Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Virginia University is white female (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (96 degrees).

Operations

Southern Virginia University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.87M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 299k (16%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Southern Virginia University had a total salary expenditure of 31.3M. Southern Virginia University employs 18 Professors, 17 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Virginia University are Male Assistant professor (13), Male Professor (11), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Virginia University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Endowment

$1.87M

2024 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2023

Southern Virginia University has an endowment valued at about $1.87M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Virginia University grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Virginia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2024 Salaries

6.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern Virginia University paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($31.3M) and a 6.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.67% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.59% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.54M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern Virginia University paid a total of $3.54M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Virginia University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

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