by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,940 undergraduates in 2020, Longwood is a small, public university located in Farmville, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Longwood offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Longwood can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Longwood Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Longwood. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Longwood Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Longwood does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Longwood Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Longwood for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Longwood does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Longwood offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Longwood has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,940 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,319 (84.2%). Part-time attendance was 621 (15.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,319 | 621 | 3,940 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Longwood is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Longwood #2514 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Longwood by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Longwood Diversity Guide.
Longwood has a total of 213 student athletes, 86 men and 127 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $8,170,451 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $7,941,690 |
| Net | $228,761 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Longwood University Athletics