College
Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Buena Vista, Virginia with 936 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $23,913 a year on average after grants.
936Undergraduates
96%Acceptance rate
$23,913Net price a year
$35,746Full cost a year
$21,380In-state tuition
$21,380Out-of-state tuition
40%Graduation rate
74%Return for year two
$53,570Median earnings 10 years after starting
$20,000Median debt at graduation
49%Students with Pell grants
n/aAverage SAT
Living near Southern Virginia University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 27 mi | $1,073 | $229,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | 46 mi | $996 | $190,500 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 52 mi | $1,540 | $486,700 |
Other colleges nearby
- Liberty University 28 mi
- Washington and Lee University 6 mi
- University of Lynchburg 25 mi
- Virginia Military Institute 6 mi
- Randolph College 23 mi
Airports near Buena Vista
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Regional Airport LYH | 30 mi | 81,477 |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport SHD | 44 mi | 8,762 |
| Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ROA | 45 mi | 382,103 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport CHO | 56 mi | 351,138 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.