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Longwood University

#512 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Farmville, VA
  • 1,078 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Longwood is a public university located in Farmville, Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,959 undergraduate students. The Longwood acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 68% of students, Longwood alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.
    About Longwood University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Big South Conference
    Address
    201 High Street
    Farmville, VA 23909
    Website
    longwood.edu

    Longwood University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    92%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    960-1140
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
    • Save $200 When You Enroll Online

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,227/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,428/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    82%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    89%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.54 responses
    56%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.71 responses
    54%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.71 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      136 Graduates
    • Business
      135 Graduates
    • Psychology
      112 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      72 Graduates
    • Communications
      60 Graduates
    • Biology
      57 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      54 Graduates
    • Visual and Performing Arts
      45 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      44 Graduates
    • Nursing
      38 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,959Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    513
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    25%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 52 responses
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    • Driven
      29%
    • Independent
      29%
    • I think it's the "typical" college student.
      17%
    • Caring and friendly
      8%
    • Experienced in work force
      8%
    • Rude and snobish
      4%
    • Cares too much about self-presentation
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.90 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.107 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 53 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      28%
    • Welcoming
      26%
    • Home away from Home
      23%
    • Amazing
      9%
    • Bland
      4%
    • Home away from home
      4%
    • There are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    68%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    83%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.42 responses
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    Longwood University Reviews

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    This University is my home away from home. The campus is beautiful, the classes are small, and the professors are AMAZING. Worth every penny even if the food really isn't, though it does always have staples and things you can make yourself which helps (plus coffee is coffee). My only real complaint is lack of diversity, though it is getting better and I know has part to blame with the location. There's not much in Farmville, except some really great nature spots, so most of your fun is on campus (get involved). If you're thinking about making the move to Longwood, come visit us! Meet our outgoing students and wonderful professors!
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    I have attended Longwood University for just one year, but I couldn’t ask for a better school to go to. I was super scared leaving home and finding my way around a new place, but the campus is not only beautiful, but it’s small and easy to find your way around it. Throughout the semester, the personal advisors we are given are absolutely amazing! The professors are super helpful when you need them to be, but can be very strict when it comes to attendance. The dorms are a decent size, and absolutely everything I brought fit perfectly into my room. The area around the school isn’t much, but there’s a local movie theater, and bowling alley if you want to go out with friends and have some fun! There’s plenty of food options around the school, but Longwood's dining hall isn’t that great. The party scene isn’t too crazy, But we party hard at Longwood! Longwood overall is just an incredible school and experience!
    Longwood University is like one big, diverse family. There is a club or organization for almost anything you can imagine, so you can find your space! With small class sizes, you know everyone around you and get more out of class. Professors and faculty actually know your name and are able and willing to provide you with career and internship opportunities. It also doesn't hurt that the campus is stunningly beautiful! I'm so glad I go to Longwood University!