Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit · 936 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$54K
In-state tuition
$21K
Out-of-state tuition
$21K
Graduation rate
40%
Acceptance rate
96%
Median debt
$10K
Borrowing rate
54%
Earnings (all students)
$40K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 24416 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$36K
Federal aid / UG
$648
Est. net price
$35K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 74% |
| SAT math (median) | 552 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 500 |
| Undergraduate composition | 73% White · 7% Black · 7% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://svu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $38K | $18K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25K | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $22K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | $23K | 64% | $14K | $47K |
| Regent University | $23K | 52% | $10K | $51K |
| Hampton University | $32K | 64% | $14K | $64K |
| University of Richmond | $68K | 87% | $20K | $92K |
| Shenandoah University | $38K | 63% | $20K | $66K |
| Washington and Lee University | $71K | 96% | $16K | $103K |
| Marymount University | $43K | 55% | $15K | $74K |
| Roanoke College | $39K | 64% | $21K | $64K |
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