Longwood University
PublicFarmville, VA
Longwood University is a public mid-sized school in Farmville, VA, enrolling about 3,015 undergraduates. Longwood University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 90%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,313/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026Early Decision is only for nursing applicants. Everyone else applies Early Action or Regular Decision.
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Longwood University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,234 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Longwood University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Longwood University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Longwood University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Longwood University's acceptance rate?
Longwood University in Farmville, VA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Longwood University?
Admitted students at Longwood University typically score between 1030–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Longwood University?
Admitted students at Longwood University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Longwood University cost?
Longwood University's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,588 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Longwood University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Longwood University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Longwood University?
For 2024-25, Longwood University's published tuition and required fees were $27,978 for out-of-state students and $15,744 for in-state students -- $12,234 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Longwood University?
Longwood University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Longwood University require students to live on campus?
No -- Longwood University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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