Southern Virginia University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,790

4.94% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,440

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.6%

1,101 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

967

96.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.3%

103 Graduates

About

Southern Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Buena Vista city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Virginia University were General Business (44 degrees awarded), General Psychology (42 degrees), and Biochemistry (23 degrees).

In 2023, 217 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Virginia University. 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (183 degrees), 16.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Virginia University is $19,790, which is $−9,490 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Virginia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Virginia University is $19,790, which is $9,490 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,440.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Southern Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,790

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Virginia University was $19,790. The cost of tuition at Southern Virginia University is $−9,490 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Virginia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,440

2023 Value

9.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,440. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Virginia University grew by 9.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,925

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Virginia University was of $7,925 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.26% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Southern Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Virginia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Virginia University received 1,101 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.01% annual growth. Out of those 1,101 applicants, 1,097 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.6% acceptance rate.

There were 967 students enrolled at Southern Virginia University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Virginia University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,097

Accepted Out of 1,101

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University was 99.6% (1,097 admissions from 1,101 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 99.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.01%, while admissions grew by 1.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Virginia University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Virginia University had a total enrollment of 967 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Virginia University is 931 students and the part-time enrollment is 36. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Southern Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% White, 6.93% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Two or More Races, 5.27% Black or African American, 3.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.827% Asian, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Virginia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (35.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Virginia University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 967 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Virginia University is 931 and the part-time enrollment is 36. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Southern Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Virginia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Virginia University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Southern Virginia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Virginia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
735 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students
Two or More Races
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Virginia University is 76% White, 6.93% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Two or More Races, 5.27% Black or African American, 3.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.827% Asian, and 0.517% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.103%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 more women than men received degrees from Southern Virginia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Virginia University is white (183 degrees awarded). There were 16.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Virginia University is General Business (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (42 degrees) and Biochemistry (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Virginia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (14 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), and Biology (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Physicians (461,173 people), Other managers (373,321 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (371,465 people), Postsecondary teachers (315,636 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (263,973 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University in 2023 are English (14 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Psychology (42 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are English (14 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), Psychology (42 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Virginia University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Virginia University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
44 degrees awarded
General Psychology
42 degrees awarded
Biochemistry
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Virginia University was General Business with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Virginia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University, which is 0.991 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (109).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Virginia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University in General Business, which is 3.4 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Virginia University in General Psychology, which is 2 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Southern Virginia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Virginia University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
183 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Virginia University is white (183 degrees awarded). There were 16.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
96 degrees awarded
White Male
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Virginia University is white female (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (87 degrees).

Operations

Southern Virginia University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.24M (73.1%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Southern Virginia University had a total salary expenditure of 30.3M. Southern Virginia University employs 19 Assistant professors, 17 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Virginia University are Male Assistant professor (13), Male Associate professor (10), and Male Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Virginia University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Endowment

$1.7M

2023 Endowment

1.85%

growth from 2022

Southern Virginia University has an endowment valued at about $1.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Virginia University grew 1.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Virginia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2023 Salaries

4.67%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southern Virginia University paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($30.3M) and a 4.67% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.26% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Virginia University paid a total of $3.45M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Virginia University were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Professor with 17 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Virginia University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Virginia University was Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Virginia University.

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