Longwood University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Longwood University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,360 students enrolled. This school was established in 1839 and is the only school located in Farmville, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At Longwood University you can obtain your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
33
Longwood University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Longwood University is fair at 76% (above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Longwood University is average - 68%.

Student to faculty ratio at Longwood University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, about $20,600 per year. The additional fees at Longwood University beyond tuition are around $6,200, which totals $26,800 annually.

Read the details about Longwood University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 6,042 applications were submitted and 5,304 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Longwood University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,900
High
Longwood University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Longwood University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Longwood University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,900 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Longwood University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Longwood University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Longwood University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Longwood University
201 High St
Farmville, Virginia
23909, USA
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