Longwood University
Farmville, VA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
90%Acceptance rate
$19,066Average net price / year
61%Graduation rate
$52,347Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
3,015Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $15,744
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,978
- Total cost of attendance
- $34,588
- Room & board
- $17,424
- Books & supplies
- $1,250
- Average net price
- $19,066
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,896
- $30–48k
- $12,320
- $48–75k
- $15,544
- $75–110k
- $19,647
- $110k+
- $26,747
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 90.2%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 530–630
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 500–580
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $46,058
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,347
- Median debt (graduates)
- $25,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Programs: what graduates earn
23 of 34 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 16 | $78,085 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 47 | $69,962 | $26,799 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 109 | $49,213 | $23,092 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 49 | $46,714 | $24,801 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | $41,700 | $25,750 |
| Social Work | 18 | $41,160 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | $40,167 | $25,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 41 | $39,479 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | $39,391 | — |
| History | 26 | $37,404 | $26,763 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 47 | $36,254 | $21,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 52 | $36,062 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 9 | $35,612 | $24,753 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 28 | $34,812 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | 23 | $33,686 | $25,750 |
| Sociology | 25 | $27,948 | $23,166 |
| Psychology, General | 51 | $22,656 | $23,821 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 | $38,008 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 20 | $59,207 | $19,500 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | $58,845 | $47,619 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 38 | $53,792 | — |
| Education, General | 50 | $53,052 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 296 | $84,472 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,015
- Graduate students
- 1,812
- Part-time
- 3%
- Women / men
- 71% / 29%
- White
- 73%
- Hispanic
- 7%
- Black
- 10%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $83,214 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.longwood.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
- Education – 10% of degrees
- English – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Longwood University?
90.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.
How much does Longwood University cost?
The average net price after grants is $19,066 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $15,744 and the full cost of attendance is $34,588.
How much do Longwood University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $52,347 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.