Longwood University

www.longwood.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,180

2021 Average Net Price

$21,166

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.61%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90%

5,977 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,612

71% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.2%

657 Graduates

About

Longwood University is a higher education institution located in Prince Edward County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Longwood University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (58 degrees).

In 2021, 981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Longwood University. 73.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (765 degrees), 8.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Longwood University is $8,180, which is $−15,004 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Longwood University is $8,180, which is $−15,004 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,166.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Longwood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,180

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Longwood University was $8,180. The cost of tuition at Longwood University is $−15,004 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Longwood University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,166

2021 Value

1.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Longwood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,166. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Longwood University grew by 1.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Longwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,076

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Longwood University was of $12,076 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Longwood University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Longwood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.4% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Longwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Longwood University was 1.61%, which represents 18 out of the 1120 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Longwood University received 5,977 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,977 applicants, 5,378 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90% acceptance rate.

There were 4,612 students enrolled at Longwood University in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Longwood University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,378

Accepted Out of 5,977

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Longwood University was 90% (5,378 admissions from 5,977 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.1%, while admissions declined by −8.43%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Longwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

190

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Longwood University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Longwood University had a total enrollment of 4,612 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Longwood University is 3,274 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,338. This means that 71% of students enrolled at Longwood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Longwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.065% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Longwood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Longwood University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,612 students. The full-time enrollment at Longwood University is 3,274 and the part-time enrollment is 1,338. This means that 71% of students enrolled at Longwood University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Longwood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Longwood University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Longwood University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Longwood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,220 enrolled students
Black or African American
586 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Longwood University is 69.8% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Two or More Races, 2.17% Asian, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.065% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 133 students (2.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 469 more women than men received degrees from Longwood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Longwood University is white (765 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Longwood University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (58 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Longwood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (26 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (167 degrees), and English (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Longwood University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,800,444 people), Secondary school teachers (510,586 people), Education administrators (329,845 people), Other managers (301,656 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (246,718 people).

The most specialized majors at Longwood University in 2021 are History (26 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (167 degrees), English (26 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), and Protective Services (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Longwood University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Longwood University are History (26 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (167 degrees), English (26 degrees), Communications (54 degrees), and Protective Services (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Longwood University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,116,162 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (514,281 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (422,546 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (227,312 people), and Legal services (226,291 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Longwood University.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
121 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
60 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Longwood University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Longwood University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

725

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University, which is 0.353 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (725).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Longwood University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 8.82 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Longwood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Longwood University is Female and White (70.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.65% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
765 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Longwood University is white (765 degrees awarded). There were 8.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (94 degrees).

1.73% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
565 degrees awarded
White Male
200 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Longwood University is white female (565 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

Operations

Longwood University has an endowment valued at nearly $90.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 101k (0.111%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Longwood University had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Longwood University employs 79 Associate professors, 77 Assistant professors and 56 Professors. Most academics at Longwood University are Female Assistant professor (48), Male Associate professor (43), and Female Associate professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Longwood University are: Management, with 103 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Endowment

$90.5M

2021 Endowment

24.5%

growth from 2020

Longwood University has an endowment valued at about $90.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Longwood University grew 24.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Longwood University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.2M

2021 Salaries

8.43%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Longwood University paid a median of $48.2M in salaries, which represents 33.5% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 8.43% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

253

Number of Employees

In 2021, Longwood University paid a total of $18.5M to 253 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

103 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Longwood University were Associate professor with 79 employees, Assistant professor with 77 employees, and Professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Longwood University were Management with 103 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Longwood University was Female Assistant professor with 48 employees, Male Associate professor with 43 employees, and Female Associate professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Longwood University.