Founded in 1839, Longwood is a proud, historic Virginia public university. Learn more about us

1839

Our founding date, making Longwood the third-oldest public university in Virginia

Top 10

Public University in the South
U.S. News & World Report

Best Value

Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report

18

Average number of students in Longwood’s classes

91%

Alumni satisfaction rate, one of only six public institutions in Virginia above 90%
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

96%

Employment rate of recent graduates
(national average: 83%)
collegescorecard.edu.gov

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