At a glance
Average net price
$19,066
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.2%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
3,015
In-state tuition
$15,744
Out-of-state tuition
$27,978
Cost of attendance
$34,588
Median earnings (10y)
$52,347
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 79.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (23%), business (15%).
- STEM9%
- Health13%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services10%
- Business15.3%~463 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.5%~406 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education11.4%~344 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.0%~212 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.4%~194 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.9%~179 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.5%~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~151 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~128 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.1%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.9%~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 489 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 253 | — | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 140 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 116 | — | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | $25,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 106 | $43,030 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 104 | — | $26,598 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | $23,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 98 | — | $25,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 91 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $26,988 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $25,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $27,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $26,946 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $26,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $26,419 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 44 | $51,436 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $26,808 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $25,625 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Longwood University
Longwood University is a mid-sized institution located in Farmville, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,015 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Longwood University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,066 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,744 for in-state students and $27,978 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,588 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,347 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Longwood University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Farmville, Virginia (town), Longwood University draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Longwood University
Q.How much does Longwood University cost?
The average net price at Longwood University is $19,066 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,588.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Longwood University?
Longwood University has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Longwood University?
Longwood University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Longwood University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Longwood University graduate earns $52,347 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Longwood University?
Published tuition is $15,744 in-state and $27,978 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Longwood University located?
Longwood University is located in Farmville, Virginia (ZIP 23909).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Longwood University at their official website.