Southern Virginia University Acceptance Rate
Buena Vista, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,101
- Admitted
- 1,097
- Yield
- 26.9%
- 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, Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate has risen from 47.1% in 2014–15 to 99.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,674 to 1,101 (-34%) over that period.
Its 99.6% rate makes Southern Virginia University more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Southern Virginia University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 26.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,674 | 788 | 47.1% | 305 |
| 2015–16 | 1,755 | 672 | 38.3% | 249 |
| 2016–17 | 1,174 | 532 | 45.3% | 252 |
| 2017–18 | 926 | 520 | 56.2% | 331 |
| 2018–19 | 956 | 662 | 69.2% | 311 |
| 2019–20 | 710 | 696 | 98% | 301 |
| 2020–21 | 514 | 509 | 99% | 299 |
| 2021–22 | 1,232 | 1,226 | 99.5% | 342 |
| 2022–23 | 1,090 | 1,084 | 99.4% | 380 |
| 2023–24 | 1,101 | 1,097 | 99.6% | 295 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 546 | 544 | 99.6% |
| Men | 550 | 549 | 99.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–658 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 463–595 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 33% |
How Southern Virginia 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 Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate?
Southern Virginia University's acceptance rate is 99.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,097 admitted of 1,101 applicants).
Is Southern Virginia University test optional?
Southern Virginia University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southern Virginia University?
Southern Virginia University received 1,101 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,097.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Virginia University?
Admitted students at Southern Virginia University typically scored 480–658 on SAT Reading/Writing and 463–595 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southern Virginia University getting harder to get into?
Southern Virginia University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.1% in 2014–15 to 99.6% 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.svu.edu/.