Longwood University — College Profile

About

Longwood University is a historic public liberal arts institution in Farmville, Virginia, renowned for its mission of developing citizen leaders through standout programs in teacher education, nursing, business, and criminal justice. The academic experience is anchored by distinctive, hands-on opportunities like the Civitae Core Curriculum and Brock Experiences, which engage students in immersive, place-based learning across the country. On campus, students thrive in a close-knit, highly residential community characterized by cherished traditions, active Division I athletics, and a vibrant, supportive small-town environment.

Wikipedia:Longwood University is a public university in Farmville, Virginia, United States. Founded on March 5, 1839, it is the third-oldest public university in Virginia and one of the hundred oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Originally established as the Farmville Female Seminary, a female seminary, normal school, and college, later becoming widely known as Longwood or Longwood College. The university became coeducational in 1976 and officially attained university status on July 1, 2002.

Location

Farmville, VA, 23909 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

RIC · Richmond

61 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$15,744$27,978

Housing & food (on campus)$17,424$17,424

Books & supplies$1,250$1,250

Cost of attendance$39,688$51,958

Average net price$19,066Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$27,978

In-state: $15,744

Housing & food (on campus)$17,424

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$51,958

In-state: $39,688

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $19,066

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.longwood.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

Longwood University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$29,108

Books & supplies$900

Personal expenses$1,712

Transportation$1,270

Total published by the school$51,958

Source: www.longwood.edu · checked Sep 29, 2026

See how the in-state total ($39,688) is made up

How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27

Longwood University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$16,838

Books & supplies$900

Personal expenses$1,712

Transportation$1,270

Total published by the school$39,688

Source: www.longwood.edu · checked Sep 29, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,896

$30–48k

$12,320

$48–75k

$15,544

$75–110k

$19,647

$110k+

$26,747

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

61%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

48%

Back for yr 2

80%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

66% graduated · 25% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$46,058

10 yrs after entry$52,347

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k

90th percentile$32,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

90%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1120

R 530–630 · M 500–580

ACT midpoint

Comp 19–26

SAT middle 50%: 1030–1210

40080012001600

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Student Body

Gender

Men 29%Women 71%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

28%

First-gen

28%

Family income

$72,594

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$46,058

After 10 yrs

$52,347

Business Administration, Management and Operations109

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods69

Communication and Media Studies52

Psychology, General51

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities49

Criminal Justice and Corrections47

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing47

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41

Visual and Performing Arts, General28

History26

Sociology25

Biology, General23

English Language and Literature, General20

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services20

Social Work18

Computer Science16

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$97M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$9,246/mo

Teaching spend

$11,319

per student

Federal loans

46%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile