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Longwood University Computer Science Programs

Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, VA. A Distant Town offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Longwood University?

Contact information for Longwood University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 High St, Farmville, VA 23909
Phone:	4343952000
Website:	www.longwood.edu/
Admissions:	www.longwood.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.longwood.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Longwood University?

You can apply to Longwood University online at: www.longwood.edu/apply/

Longwood University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Longwood University

This is what Longwood University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Longwood University?

Longwood University admits 90%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Longwood University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1210. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Longwood University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Longwood University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,782	1,585	89%
Women	3,609	3,279	91%

Can I Afford Longwood University?

The average net price after aid at Longwood University is $20,814. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,840
In-State Fees	$6,900
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,080
Out-of-State Fees	$6,900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,740
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,980

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Longwood University receive some form of financial aid (786 students).

Approximately 74% of students at Longwood University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,368 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,464.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Longwood University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,425 per year.

Longwood University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,667 students enrolled at Longwood University. Longwood University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,957 undergraduate students at Longwood University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Longwood University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	53
Black or African American	277
Hispanic	221
White	2,123
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	159
Non-Resident	53

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Longwood University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	763
North Carolina	9
Maryland	8
Pennsylvania	7
New York	5

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Longwood University Graduate Student Diversity

1,322 of Longwood University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Longwood University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Longwood University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	228
Hispanic	81
White	854
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	26

Online Learning at Longwood University

Longwood University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

264 undergraduate students at Longwood University took at least one online class — of those, 283 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 115 students took at least one online class and 1,115 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Longwood University

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Longwood University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	17	—	—	17

Academic Programs at Longwood University

Longwood University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Longwood University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.