Campus & Student Life at Southern Virginia University

Home to about 1,140 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Virginia University is a small, private university located in Buena Vista, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern Virginia University offers a “study abroad” program.

Southern Virginia University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Virginia University Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,140 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,016 (89.1%). Part-time attendance was 124 (10.9%).

Southern Virginia University is Ranked #141 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Virginia University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Southern Virginia University #141 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Virginia University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Virginia University Diversity Guide.

Southern Virginia University Competes in the NCAA

Southern Virginia University has a total of 281 student athletes, 191 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Virginia University Athletics