Longwood University
Farmville, VA 23909
About Longwood University
Longwood University is a public research university in Farmville, Virginia, serving roughly 3,015 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.22% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,347 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Longwood University charges about 2.9× the national public median tuition ($15,744).
- Versus the Virginia median, sticker tuition is 4% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 61.23%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,347.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Longwood University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 586% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood University | $15,744 | $19,066 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Virginia (state median) | $16,364 | $8,852 | 107 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Longwood University really?
Key findings
- Longwood University charges about 2.9× the national public median tuition ($15,744).
- Versus the Virginia median, sticker tuition is 4% below.
Longwood University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,744
Finding Longwood University charges about 2.9× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,744. That is about 2.9× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Virginia median ($16,364), sticker tuition is 4% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 32% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Longwood University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Longwood University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Longwood University is $19,066.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,066 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,214 above the Virginia median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $4,095 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Longwood University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Longwood University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Longwood University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$15,744
Out-of-state tuition
$27,978
Avg. net price
$19,066
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,896 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,320 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,544 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,647 |
| $110,001+ | $26,747 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $62,976. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Longwood University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General454
- Elementary Education and Teaching57
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse55
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric45
- Psychology, General42
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 15% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1120
- Midpoint ACT: 20
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Longwood University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Longwood University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Longwood University.
Campus
Location
Farmville, VA
City / state
- ZIP
- 23909
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 27% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
3,015
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,746
- Graduate
- 1,298
- Full-time share
- 97%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 27.71%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Longwood University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Longwood University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Longwood University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,340 | $24,210 | $18,626 |
| 2014 | $11,580 | $25,350 | $18,457 |
| 2015 | $11,910 | $25,380 | $19,650 |
| 2016 | $12,240 | $27,138 | $20,744 |
| 2017 | $12,720 | $27,660 | $20,437 |
| 2018 | $13,340 | $29,300 | $19,207 |
| 2019 | $13,520 | $29,480 | $19,462 |
| 2020 | $13,910 | $30,350 | $19,545 |
| 2021 | $14,334 | $25,730 | $18,974 |
| 2022 | $14,840 | $27,780 | $20,679 |
| 2023 | $15,200 | $27,410 | $20,814 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1120 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 20 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Longwood University reported total enrollment of about 3,015 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.9%), Black or African American (9.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). About 27.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Longwood University in 2024 is 3,015 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,746 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,298 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
47.63% 100% Completion Time
61.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.63% of students graduating from Longwood University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 49% male / 51% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Longwood University graduates earn a median of $52,347 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Longwood University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $52,347. Median federal loan debt: $25,000. Average net price used in cost models: $19,066.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Longwood University graduates report median earnings of $52,347 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Longwood University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Longwood University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Longwood University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Longwood University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$95.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Virginia median 3.1× the median ($30.9M)
- Southeast median 4.9× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 3.6× the median ($26.4M)
- Virginia median 1.8× the median ($13,171)
- Southeast median 2.5× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Virginia median 39.0 pp above median (61.0%)
- Southeast median 40.6 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,246
- Virginia median 1.1× the median ($8,196)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,319
- Virginia median 1.5× the median ($7,382)
- Southeast median 1.7× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Longwood University at a glance
Longwood University
Longwood University is a public institution in Farmville, VA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian72.9%Black or African American9.5%Hispanic or Latino7.2%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Longwood University
Other campuses in Farmville, VA when available, plus nearby institutions in Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Longwood University located?
Longwood University is located in Farmville, VA.
What is Longwood University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Longwood University is 90.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,078 applicants and 5,154 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Longwood University's tuition?
Longwood University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,744 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,066 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Longwood University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,744 and average net price is $19,066 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,424 annually.
What explains Longwood University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,066), completion (61.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($52,347). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Longwood University?
Longwood University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,746 students, White (72.9%), Black or African American (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Longwood University?
About 27.9% of students at Longwood University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Longwood University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Longwood University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Longwood University earn?
Median earnings are $46,058 six years after entry and $52,347 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Longwood University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Longwood University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Longwood University public or private?
Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, VA.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.