by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Longwood degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Longwood measures up.
Longwood is ranked #1,856 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Virginia, it ranks #42 of 81 for value.
Among the majors Longwood offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #20 of 25 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #37 of 52 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | #62 of 98 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | #83 of 109 |
| Communication Sciences | #177 of 238 |
| Liberal Arts | #230 of 345 |
| Speech Communication | #255 of 396 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #292 of 425 |
| Exercise Science | #298 of 547 |
| Sociology | #298 of 431 |
Below is the detailed Longwood value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Longwood University is ranked #12 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #42 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Longwood financial aid page to be sure.
Longwood University is ranked #1,856 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Longwood University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Longwood costs about $22,040. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $88,160 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,718 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,066 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,040 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $88,160 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Longwood net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Longwood degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $138,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,160 | #1,856 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $76,264 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $138,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,160 | #42 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $76,264 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Longwood shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,546 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,727 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,489 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,915 |
| Over $110K | $26,405 |
About 81% of Longwood undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,368 per year. Get more details on the Longwood financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Longwood cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.