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About Longwood University

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Longwood University is a public university in Farmville, VA, known for its public liberal arts, small virginia campus, and teacher preparation focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Longwood University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 794 students each year. Longwood University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1210, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Longwood University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,822 per year; the sticker price of $43,376 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Longwood University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
1115
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1210 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Longwood University

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Essay Strategy
Longwood has a formal mission around developing citizen leaders, so weave that language into your essays and explain how you plan to contribute to civic life, whether in your community or beyond. Admissions readers are looking for students who connect with this mission, not just students who want a degree.
Demonstrated Interest
Farmville is a small town and Longwood is its anchor, so showing up for an in-person tour or Open House signals that you understand and embrace that environment. Register for an official campus visit through their admissions office so your attendance is logged.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Longwood University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$11.9k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$12.3k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$15.5k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$19.6k
110k+~$43k/yr$26.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,283
Undergrad Enrollment
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