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ACT
14/26
SAT
795/1088
Estimated Cost
$26,910
Financial Aid
$10,286
Students
Under 1,000
About Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a liberal arts college located in Buena Vista, Virginia. The school, though not officially affiliated with a particular faith, embraces the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It was founded in 1867 as a school for girls, and is now a private four-year coeducational institution.
Location
Located in Buena Vista, Virginia.
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA, 24416, Buena Vista City
Southern Virginia University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1356 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Virginia
#30 of 158
2024 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#18 of 113
Most Popular Majors
Out of 13 majors categories at Southern Virginia University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Southern Virginia University within four or six years.