Longwood University Acceptance Rate
Farmville, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,078
- Admitted
- 5,154
- Yield
- 15.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Longwood University's acceptance rate has risen from 72.9% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,593 to 6,078 (+32%) over that period.
Its 84.8% rate makes Longwood University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
Longwood University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,593 | 3,349 | 72.9% | 1,103 |
| 2015–16 | 4,716 | 3,721 | 78.9% | 1,036 |
| 2016–17 | 5,282 | 3,906 | 73.9% | 950 |
| 2017–18 | 4,873 | 4,475 | 91.8% | 1,053 |
| 2018–19 | 5,162 | 4,601 | 89.1% | 1,007 |
| 2019–20 | 4,431 | 3,983 | 89.9% | 799 |
| 2020–21 | 6,724 | 5,873 | 87.3% | 819 |
| 2021–22 | 5,977 | 5,378 | 90% | 718 |
| 2022–23 | 6,042 | 5,304 | 87.8% | 794 |
| 2023–24 | 6,078 | 5,154 | 84.8% | 793 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,023 | 3,451 | 85.8% |
| Men | 2,055 | 1,703 | 82.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 500–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–25 | 3% |
How Longwood University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Longwood University's acceptance rate?
Longwood University's acceptance rate is 84.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,154 admitted of 6,078 applicants).
Is Longwood University test optional?
Longwood University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Longwood University?
Longwood University received 6,078 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,154.
What SAT score do you need for Longwood University?
Admitted students at Longwood University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Longwood University getting harder to get into?
Longwood University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.9% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.longwood.edu/.