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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University
One College Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Official telephone: (540) 261-8400
Fax number: (540) 261-8559
Website: https://svu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 229-8420
800 229-8420 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.19
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 95%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 86%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 26

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,346
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 699
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 74%

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