Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia 23909
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Longwood University is a public institution in Farmville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1117, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,347 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,814.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Lancers
History & Fun Facts
- •History Early history (1839–1884) Longwood was founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary Association.
- •Lea left to become the first president of Greensboro Female Seminary (now Greensboro College) in his native North Carolina, and several presidents and name changes followed in the subsequent decades.
- •The college was given new life on June 5, 1875, with a new charter granted and the college renamed Farmville College.
- •Whitehead resigned in 1872 to return to full-time ministry.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1117
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average