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Longwood University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Farmville, VA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Longwood is a public university in Farmville, Virginia, with 4,358 students and an acceptance rate of 90.2%. It's a small school with relatively accessible admissions, though the 61% six-year graduation rate is lower than many peers. Business, health professions, and education are the most popular majors. Graduates earn a median of $52,347 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
90.2%
Enrollment
4,358
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
61%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1030 – 1210
ACT (composite)
19 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,896
family income
$30–48k
$12,320
family income
$48–75k
$15,544
family income
$75–110k
$19,647
family income
$110k+
$26,747
family income
28% receive Pell grants
46% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Longwood University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.3%
Health Professions
13.5%
Education
11.4%
Communications
7.0%
Psychology
6.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$52,347
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,058
Completion
61%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Longwood University?

Longwood University has an acceptance rate of 90.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Longwood University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1030 and 1210 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–26.

How much does Longwood University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,896 per year, rising to $26,747 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Longwood University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.