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Longwood University (LU)

Black Pinpoint Admissions Office 201 High Street | Farmville, VA | 23909

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Longwood University offers "small class sizes and one-on-one time with professors" in an "intimate atmosphere" that "gives you the best chance to succeed in your field of choice." A senior says, "If you are looking for a rigorous academic career, you will be challenged with one," and all agree that "Longwood has an excellent education program." A mathematics education major says, "At Longwood, all my professors know me by name and genuinely care about my education," and students feel that "smaller classes help make connections with the professors," which "lead to a comfortable and open learning environment." Professors are "passionate," "qualified, and challenging but provide a positive interaction" and are known to "facilitate discussion rather than just lecture." Students say, "Hands-on experience is very common as part of learning," and students add that professors are "personable, friendly, and eager to teach" in addition to being "easily accessible outside of the classroom." However, a few acknowledge that their "general education" professors were "not so good," but they say "once you get into your major classes…you get to know the teachers better and have a greater experience."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,166
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Acceptance Rate
78%
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Average HS GPA
3.39

Deadlines

Early Action
December 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 560

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 24

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores
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Application Essay

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$24,210
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
9584
Approximate Expenses per year
$35,794

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
300
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Terminal Degree
205

Gender

Women
154
Men
146
Minority
22
International
8

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

At Longwood University "students are happy, polite, and eager to be on campus" as well as "motivated and hardworking." The student body is predominately female, and most say the typical students are "female majors in education" who "spend a lot of time socializing." Students say they "fit in well with others and balance time between school work and extracurricular activities," adding, "A typical student is someone who likes to go and party, but they know when they need to buckle down." Overall, there's a "jeans and hoodie vibe" among students," and students say they are "down-to-earth, focused on their major, and having a wild college experience." It's clear that "social aspects revolve around the Greek life," and a freshman says: "If you're [not in] a sorority or a frat you're pretty much out of luck and out in the cold." However others insist that "anyone can find a place to fit in here at Longwood," and they say, "People who do not want to drink…can go to Lancer Productions events during the weekends." However, it's worth nothing that Farmville is a small town, and "To stay occupied during the weekends, some creativity needs to be employed."

Gender

66% female34% male

Out of State

3% are out
of state
97% are
in-state

Students

91% are
full time
9% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,355
Foreign Countries Represented
46

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.22%
Asian
0.98%
Black
7.22%
Hispanic
4.01%
Caucasian
80.72%
Unknown
3.11%
International
0.60%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

Longwood University is "a small school with friendly people and a wonderful atmosphere." Students say, "The campus is gorgeous throughout the year," and "Longwood is a community with immense history and tradition." A sophomore says, "I chose Longwood University because of the tight-knit community and sense of belonging that you feel as soon as you step on campus," and many agree that "Longwood University is all about student participation" and that the school "does all it can to get the students involved on campus." Students say, "Longwood has so many clubs, organizations, resources, etc." so students can "really try" and "find out who they really are and what they are really passionate about." Most feel that "Longwood University takes pride in setting students up for success by creating a positive campus" and that it's a "beautiful environment [with] good facilities." There are complaints that "the university could communicate better with its students in the area of finances," and most feel "the dining hall could improve."

Students
74%
First-Year Students
98%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Admissions Office 201 High Street Farmville, VA 23909
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434-395-2060

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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4343952060

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Overnight Dorm Stays available for accepted students only Sunday-Wednesday.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Free bus service in surrounding community, Greyhound Bus Service, Richmond Airport 1 1/2 hour away


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

See web site at http://www.whylongwood.com/comevisit/directions.htm

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Several motels and Bed and Breakfast Inns in local vincinty. Price range $55.00-$100.00 per night


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Lancers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Lancers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Frat Sorority
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
175
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
11
Join a fraternity
18%
Join a sorority
15%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateApr 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,387
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,311
Average Need-Based Loan
$7,703
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,802
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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06 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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08 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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12 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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13 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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14 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.

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