Southern Virginia University (SVU)

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Southern Virginia University can be found in Buena Vista, VA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. SVU has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.

The majority of students getting into SVU earned an SAT score within the range of 964 - 1202, or got accepted with an ACT composite score in the range of 19 - 26. We were able to estimate the SVU average GPA (2.98 - 3.38) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. You can get more information from the admissions office website at svu.edu.

Overall SVU Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

98.0%

The overall acceptance rate for Southern Virginia University was reported as 98.0% in Fall 2020 with over 710 college applications submitted to SVU. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • SVU ACT Scores: 19 - 26
  • SVU Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Southern Virginia University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Southern Virginia University is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Southern Virginia University has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 45.3%
  • 2017-2018: 56.2%
  • 2018-2019: 69.2%
  • 2019-2020: 98.0%
  • Projected SVU Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 69.9%

How Does SVU Compare?

98.0%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for SVU is seventy-three percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Virginia Military Institute59.5%
Washington and Lee University18.6%
Sweet Briar College79.4%
Randolph College89.6%
Lynchburg College91.0%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants71044.1%55.9%
Admitted69643.2%56.8%
Enrolled30149.2%50.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to SVU (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading477 - 612
Math487 - 590
Total Score964 - 1202
ACT®Score Range
English18 - 27
Math17 - 25
Composite Score19 - 26
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School Details

Address

1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone

(540) 261-8400

Website

School Code

#003738

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