Longwood University (232566)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,420

2.93% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$21,772

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

87.8%

6,042 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

4,358

73.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

66.6%

597 Graduates

About

Longwood University (232566) is a higher education institution located in Prince Edward County, VA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Longwood University (232566) were General Business Administration & Management (193 degrees awarded), General Education (56 degrees), and School Librarian & Library Media Specialist (39 degrees).

In 2022, 1,226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Longwood University (232566). 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (923 degrees), 7.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Longwood University (232566) is $8,420, which is $−15,576 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Longwood University (232566) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1027 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Longwood University (232566) is $8,420, which is $15,576 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,772.

In 2022, 69% of undergraduate students attending Longwood University (232566) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,420

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Longwood University (232566) was $8,420. The cost of tuition at Longwood University (232566) is $−15,576 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Longwood University (232566) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,772

2022 Value

2.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Longwood University (232566) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,772. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Longwood University (232566) grew by 2.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Longwood University (232566) (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

$13,744

Room and Board

$1,230

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Longwood University (232566) was of $13,744 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 13.8% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,230. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.89% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Longwood University (232566) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Longwood University (232566) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2021, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Longwood University (232566) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Longwood University (232566) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1027 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 (232566) received 6,042 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 1.09% annual growth. Out of those 6,042 applicants, 5,304 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,358 students enrolled at Longwood University (232566) in 2022. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Longwood University (232566) has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

5,304

Accepted Out of 6,042

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Longwood University (232566) was 87.8% (5,304 admissions from 6,042 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 90%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 1.09%, while admissions declined by 1.38%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Longwood University (232566) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2022)

333

Scores Submitted (2022)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Longwood University (232566) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Longwood University (232566) had a total enrollment of 4,358 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Longwood University (232566) is 3,184 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,174. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Longwood University (232566) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Longwood University (232566), both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.7% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.33% Hispanic or Latino, 4.64% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0459% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Longwood University (232566) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by White Male (15%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Longwood University (232566) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,358 students. The full-time enrollment at Longwood University (232566) is 3,184 and the part-time enrollment is 1,174. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Longwood University (232566) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Longwood University (232566) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2022 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 (232566) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Longwood University (232566) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Longwood University (232566) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,079 enrolled students
Black or African American
510 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
276 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Longwood University (232566) is 70.7% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.33% Hispanic or Latino, 4.64% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0459% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 123 students (2.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 500 more women than men received degrees from Longwood University (232566). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Longwood University (232566) is white (923 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Longwood University (232566) is General Business Administration & Management (193 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (56 degrees) and School Librarian & Library Media Specialist (39 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Longwood University (232566), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (30 degrees awarded), Education (217 degrees), and English (24 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 (232566) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,835,371 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,378 people), Other managers (838,607 people), Secondary school teachers (616,328 people), and Financial managers (526,516 people).

The most specialized majors at Longwood University (232566) in 2022 are History (30 degrees awarded), Education (217 degrees), English (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), and Business (337 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Longwood University (232566) are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Longwood University (232566) are History (30 degrees awarded), Education (217 degrees), English (24 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), and Business (337 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (232566) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,438,900 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (725,758 people), Computer Systems Design (603,064 people), Banking & related activities (529,738 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (493,061 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 (232566).

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
144 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
60 degrees awarded
General Psychology
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Longwood University (232566) was General Business Administration & Management with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Longwood University (232566) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

363

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

863

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 363 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University (232566), which is 0.421 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (863).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Longwood University (232566) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University (232566) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.783 times less than the 189 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Longwood University (232566) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 148 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 51% of students graduating from Longwood University (232566) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Longwood University (232566) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.35% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
923 degrees awarded
Black or African American
128 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Longwood University (232566) is white (923 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
657 degrees awarded
White Male
266 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Longwood University (232566) is white female (657 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (266 degrees).

Operations

Longwood University (232566) has an endowment valued at nearly $105M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.6k (0.0215%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Longwood University (232566) had a total salary expenditure of 143M. Longwood University (232566) employs 84 Associate professors, 75 Assistant professors and 55 Professors. Most academics at Longwood University (232566) are Male Associate professor (47), Female Assistant professor (44), and Female Associate professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Longwood University (232566) are: Management, with 98 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees.

Endowment

$105M

2022 Endowment

16%

growth from 2021

Longwood University (232566) has an endowment valued at about $105M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Longwood University (232566) grew 16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $58.4M 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 (232566) (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

$51.5M

2022 Salaries

6.78%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Longwood University (232566) paid a median of $51.5M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($143M) and a 6.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.43% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.9M

Instructional Salaries

247

Number of Employees

In 2022, Longwood University (232566) paid a total of $18.9M to 247 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

98 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Longwood University (232566) were Associate professor with 84 employees, Assistant professor with 75 employees, and Professor with 55 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Longwood University (232566) were Management with 98 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Longwood University (232566) was Male Associate professor with 47 employees, Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, and Female Associate professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Longwood University (232566).

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