Southern Virginia University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
99.64%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.89%
Freshmen Enrollment
380
SAT Scores
1,150
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,090 students have applied and 1,084 students have allowed to admit to Southern Virginia University (Acceptance rate: 99.45%). SVU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.06 % where 380 students have finally enrolled out of 1,084 admitted students.
SVU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Hollins University and Roanoke College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.28%).
SVU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.81%).
How to Apply to Southern Virginia University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SVU. SVU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | svu.edu/admissions/contact/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | svu.edu/application/ |
| Financial Aid | svu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-payments/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://my.svu.edu/ICS/icsfs/index.html?target=3875c843-72fe-41de-b9fc-1555b3798e36 |
| Veterans Tuition | https://catalog.svu.edu/financial-policies/ |
| Athletic | catalog.svu.edu/general-institutional-information/ |
| Disability Service | svu.edu/campus-life/student-wellness/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SVU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southern Virginia University is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern Virginia University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,146). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia University | 1,150 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,146 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern Virginia University, 15 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,150 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 520 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 560 | 630 |
| Total | 900 | 1,080 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southern Virginia University, 87 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
SVU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern Virginia University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |