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Southern Virginia University
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Annual Tuition
$20,040
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
99.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
41.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$50,002
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Southern Virginia University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Buena Vista, VA. With a competitive tuition profile of $20,040, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 41.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
99.6%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$80,160
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
4.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$20,002
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$119,860
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$319,880
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 42%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Southern Virginia University is $24,224.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$20,040
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
82.5%
Success
41.6%
In-State Cost
$20,040
Age 25+ Students
6.3%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Working at 6yr
293 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Buena Vista
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$772
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$842
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$945
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Buena Vista metropolitan area.