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Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, VA (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Southern Virginia University is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Southern Virginia University does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 43% of applicants in 2007. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 580.
The school had 701 enrolled students in 2007.
Southern Virginia University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Southern Virginia University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Mid-South Region.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Virginia University
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
General Phone: (540) 261-8400
http://www.southernvirginia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, American government and politics, social services |
| Business And Management | 16 | business |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | family studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | stagecraft |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Virginia University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 82 | 15 |
In 2007, Southern Virginia University had a total enrollment of 701 students (682 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 19% |
| Utah | 11% |
| California | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Nevada | 4% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Southern Virginia University offers campus housing for 482 of its 682 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Buena Vista, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,645 | 704 | 43% | 235 | 33% |
| Men | 691 | 298 | 43% | 110 | 37% |
| Women | 954 | 406 | 43% | 125 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 56% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Virginia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $60,007 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $50,436 | 5 | $55,725 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $44,886 | 4 | $44,379 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $34,487 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $47,449 | 15 | $49,308 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Basketball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Baseball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Track | Independent Mid-South Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 7 | 13 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Virginia University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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