Longwood University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,957 students.
About This School
Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, Virginia with approximately 2,957 undergraduate students enrolled. Longwood University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,814 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Longwood University is a public university in Farmville, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1839 as Farmville Female Seminary and colloquially known as Longwood or Longwood College, it is the third-oldest public university in Virginia and one of the hundred oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Previously a female seminary, normal school, and college, Longwood became coeducational in 1976 and gained university status on July 1, 2002.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the plus side, the $20,814 average net price and a relatively modest $19,000 median debt load make this one of the more affordable public options in Virginia. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, close-knit campus environment and have a clear plan to stay on track — but come in with a support strategy, because the retention data suggests some students struggle to stick it out.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,957 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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