Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Buena Vista, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Southern Virginia University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 936 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,002 ten years after enrollment, which is 23% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 36.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,224, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,213 per year. The most popular programs include Business, Psychology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, English Language & Literature, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$50,002

Graduation Rate

36.0%

Median Debt

$24,224

Average Net Price

$22,213

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.56x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.06x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

936

Admission Rate

96.4%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

74.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$21,280

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,280

Pell Grant Rate

45.2%

Federal Loan Rate

57.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$18,957

Income $30K–$48K

$19,501

Income $48K–$75K

$20,630

Income $110K+

$27,108

Student Demographics

Women

51.2%

White

72.8%

Black

6.8%

Hispanic

6.9%

Asian

1.0%

Two or More Races

5.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

46.3%

Accreditations

American Academy for Liberal Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (16)

Bachelor (15)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business	$56,726	44
Psychology	$36,808	42
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Not reported	23
English Language & Literature	$33,115	14
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$40,419	14
Biology	Not reported	14
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	14
Music	Not reported	10
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	9
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	9
History	Not reported	7
Political Science	Not reported	5
Mathematics	Not reported	4
Romance Languages	Not reported	3
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	3

Show 1 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Philosophy	Bachelor	2