About
About Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a private liberal arts college in Buena Vista, VA, known for its lds affiliated, small liberal arts, and open access admissions. With an acceptance rate of 99%, Southern Virginia University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 380 students each year. Southern Virginia University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 900–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Southern Virginia University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,249 per year; the sticker price of $31,760 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Southern Virginia University actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$32k/yr | $19.0k |
| 30k-48k | ~$32k/yr | $19.5k |
| 48k-75k | ~$32k/yr | $20.6k |
| 75k-110k | ~$32k/yr | $23.4k |
| 110k+ | ~$32k/yr | $27.1k |
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