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Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, Virginia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$36,988

Acceptance Rate

100%

Graduation Rate

42%

Annual Tuition

$20,040

At a Glance

Total Students

967

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

56%

Median Debt

$24,224

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Southern Virginia University is a private, non-profit institution with 967 students. The university has a very high acceptance rate of 99.6%. The average in-state tuition is $20,040. Over half of the students receive financial aid, at 55.6%.

The university's retention rate is 82.5%, and the graduation rate is 41.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $25,041, increasing to $36,988 after five years, and $50,002 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,224.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$25k

1 YEAR

$37k

5 YEARS

$50k

10 YEARS

Top 80% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southern Virginia University alumni earn $25,041. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $36,988, and after ten years, earnings reach $50,002. The median debt for graduates is $24,224. Over half of the students, 55.6%, receive financial aid.

The university has a high acceptance rate of 99.6% and a retention rate of 82.5%. However, the graduation rate is 41.7%. The in-state tuition is $20,040. The total student population is 967.

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Campus Location

Buena Vista, Virginia

Buena Vista, VA 24416

Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 99.6%.