Longwood University

Farmville, VA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Longwood University reported a 84.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Longwood University is a public 4-year institution in Farmville, VA, with an SAT reference of 1120 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $19,066 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

6,078 applicants

SAT reference

1120

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,066

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Longwood University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102011201210
ACT (composite, 1–36)222225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,015

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Longwood University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,896
$30,001 – $48,000$12,320
$48,001 – $75,000$15,544
$75,001 – $110,000$19,647
$110,000+$26,747

Top Majors at Longwood University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing98
Health Professions86
Education73
Communication & Journalism45
Psychology41
Social Sciences38
Parks, Recreation & Fitness36
Liberal Arts & General Studies35
Visual & Performing Arts32
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice31

Financial Aid at Longwood University

About Longwood University

Official website: https://www.longwood.edu/

Admissions: https://www.longwood.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Longwood University

What is the acceptance rate at Longwood University?

Longwood University reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,078. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Longwood University?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests Longwood University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Longwood University?

The imported historical records for Longwood University include an SAT reference value of 1120 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Longwood University?

The stored historical average net price at Longwood University is $19,066 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,869 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Longwood University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Longwood University is 61%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Longwood University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Longwood University?

Longwood University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Longwood University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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