Longwood University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 764 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 699 of 2,496 | In the United States |
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| # 451 of 967 | For Real Estate |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
90%
Enrollment
7,500
Average SAT
1,120
Average ACT
23
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,314
Graduates
1,298
Male:Female Ratio
28:72
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Longwood University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Applicants | 5,391 | 1,782 | 3,609 |
| Admissions | 4,864 | 1,585 | 3,279 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 819 | 211 | 608 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 70% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 12% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Longwood University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Longwood University majors
Longwood University has granted 639 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, and 520 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Longwood University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 98 | 356 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 24 |
| Psychology, General | 41 | - |
| Education, General | - | 40 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 37 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 35 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 31 | - |
| Social Work | 27 | - |
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | - | 26 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 23 | - |
| History, General | 20 | - |
| Computer Science | 17 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | - |
| Sociology, General | 14 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | - |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 13 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | - |
| Physics, General | 10 | - |
| Graphic Design | 9 | - |
| Environmental Science | 8 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | - |
| Economics, General | 6 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - |
| Grand Total | 639 | 520 |
Publications & Citations
Longwood University has published 1,763 scientific papers with 34,650 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,089
/ 21,294
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
704
/ 11,722
|
| Political Science |
673
/ 13,956
|
| Computer Science |
647
/ 17,040
|
| Law |
630
/ 10,861
|
| Psychology |
622
/ 16,549
|
| Medicine |
609
/ 16,693
|
| Biology |
594
/ 18,249
|
| Philosophy |
579
/ 9,900
|
| Engineering |
571
/ 9,924
|
| Sociology |
566
/ 10,567
|
| Physics |
548
/ 11,951
|
| Mathematics |
463
/ 9,814
|
| Business |
425
/ 12,116
|
| Geography and Cartography |
421
/ 6,994
|
| Chemistry |
413
/ 10,918
|
| Geology |
374
/ 7,511
|
| History |
352
/ 5,947
|
| Economics |
340
/ 7,095
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
302
/ 8,036
|
| Art & Design |
289
/ 4,240
|
| Social Psychology |
268
/ 10,636
|
| Mathematics Education |
255
/ 2,949
|
| Education |
249
/ 3,408
|
| Ecology |
239
/ 5,469
|
| Linguistics |
239
/ 3,050
|
| Archaeology |
238
/ 4,688
|
| Statistics |
211
/ 7,228
|
| Materials Science |
193
/ 1,881
|
| Management |
190
/ 8,517
|
| Paleontology |
184
/ 5,992
|
| Genetics |
182
/ 6,650
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
180
/ 5,411
|
| Biochemistry |
180
/ 6,880
|
| Development Studies |
173
/ 3,098
|
| Health Science |
169
/ 2,912
|
| Psychiatry |
169
/ 5,243
|
| Finance |
147
/ 2,454
|
| Neuroscience |
145
/ 4,737
|
| Pathology |
142
/ 6,536
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Gene Grabeel
1920-2015 (aged 95)
mathematician
Gene Grabeel was an American mathematician and cryptanalyst who founded the Venona project.
2. Indira Etwaroo
Indira Etwaroo is a producer, director, scholar and arts and culture executive.
3. William E. Todd
1962-. (aged 64)
diplomat
William Edward "Bill" Todd was appointed in May 2019 as Deputy Under Secretary for Management. He also served as the Acting Under Secretary of State for Management from February 2018 to May 2019. He retired from the Department of State in May 2021.
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
LU
Founded
1839
Motto
Certum pete finemAim at a sure end
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
738
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
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