First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: longwood.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Longwood University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 261 (4) None | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 261 & MATH 262 (8) None | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 101 (4) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 111 (4) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 120 (4) None | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 165 (3) Foundations (writing & rhetoric) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1XX (3) None | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 221 or HIST 222 (3) Historical &…HIST 221 or HIST 222 (3) Historical & Contemporary Insights Pillar |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 261 (4) None | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 261 & MATH 262 (8) None | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 101 (4) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 111 (4) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 120 (4) None | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 165 (3) Foundations (writing & rhetoric) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1XX (3) None | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 221 or HIST 222 (3) Historical &…HIST 221 or HIST 222 (3) Historical & Contemporary Insights Pillar | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 101 & PSYC 1XX (4) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 171 (3) Quantitative Reasoning Pillar | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CMSC 280 (3) None | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 218 (3) None | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 217 (3) None | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 125 or HIST 126 (3) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENSC 162 (3) Scientific Reasoning Pillar | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 121 (4) None | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 151 (3) Historical & Contemporary Insights Pillar | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 241 (3) None | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 111 (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POSC 100 (3) Human Behavior and Social Institutions Pillar | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CMSC 121 (3) Quantitative Reasoning Pillar | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 1AE (3) Aesthetic Expression Pillar | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 113 & MUSC 115 (3) None | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 120 (3) Aesthetic Expression Pillar | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 223 (3) Aesthetic Expression Pillar | |
| African American Studies | 3 | RAES 1XX None | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 1GC (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POSC 200 (3) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 130 (3) None | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 111 (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 111 (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 1GC (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LANG 1GC (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 111 (4) Global Citizenship Pillar | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 220 (4) None | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 221 (4) None | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 164 (4) None | |
| Research (Capstone) | 3 | Ad Hoc None | |
| Seminar (Capstone) | 3 | Ad Hoc None | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2GC & SPAN 2XX (6) Global Citizenship Pillar |
Source: longwood.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 98 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 55 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 |
| Psychology | 41 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 35 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 31 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Social Work | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 23 |
| History | 20 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 18 |
| Computer Science | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 16 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
14% of men in fraternities · 18% of women in sororities · 17% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2016–17)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.5 of 20
Elevation
337 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
6.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
38 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$970 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Hampden-Sydney College5 mi
- Sweet Briar College42 mi
- Liberty University43 mi
- Randolph College44 mi
- University of Lynchburg44 mi
- University of Richmond51 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
Similar colleges
Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size
- South Carolina State University2,762 students
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore2,233 students
- Grambling State University4,279 students
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff1,905 students
- Virginia Military Institute1,560 students
- Western Illinois University5,025 students