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Interested in attending Southern Virginia University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern Virginia University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southern Virginia University?

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Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern Virginia accepted % of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 0 people applied and 699 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern Virginia University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

46%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 46% ended up enrolling at Southern Virginia University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southern Virginia University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Southern Virginia considers:

Very Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Virginia University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

17% of freshmen who attended Southern Virginia were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Southern Virginia is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

33%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
900
75th Percentile
1250

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southern Virginia University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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