Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia · Public
Longwood University admitted 85% of 6,078 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1190 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Longwood University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Longwood University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Longwood University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,131 in-state and $47,341 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,900 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Longwood University’s acceptance rate?
Longwood University admitted 85% of applicants: 5,154 of 6,078 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Longwood University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Longwood University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1190, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Longwood University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Longwood University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Longwood University have supplemental essays?
No. Longwood University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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