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Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, Virginia (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, 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 41% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southern Virginia University had 678 enrolled students in 2005.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Southern Virginia University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southern Virginia University values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Mid-South Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Virginia University
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
General Phone: (540) 261-8400
Admissions Phone: (540) 261-8421
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 261-4368
http://www.southernvirginia.edu
Southern Virginia University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, social services, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 14 | business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | family studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | stagecraft, various performing arts |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Virginia University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 60 | 14 |
In 2005, Southern Virginia University had a total enrollment of 678 students (661 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 25% |
| California | 8% |
| Washington | 7% |
| Arizona | 5% |
| Utah | 5% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Nevada | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Southern Virginia University offers campus housing for 490 of its 661 (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 | 658 | 268 | 41% | 268 | 100% |
| Men | 259 | 118 | 46% | 118 | 100% |
| Women | 399 | 150 | 38% | 150 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| 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 | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 261-8421
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,350 |
| Room and board | $ 4,800 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Virginia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 373800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 261-4368
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $45,938 | 3 | $45,855 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $41,598 | 4 | $39,188 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,187 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $42,295 | 10 | $42,288 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Basketball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Baseball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Track | Independent Mid-South Region |
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
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army)
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