About Us
Founded in 1839, Longwood is a proud, historic Virginia public university. We are a place rich with tradition, where a beautiful campus and committed faculty inspire students to become citizen leaders and establish valuable and meaningful connections.
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In the classroom or on Brock Commons, Longwood students live and learn in one of the most beautiful places in Virginia.
- Distinctive EducationWith the highest proportion of small classes taught by full-time professors of any Virginia public university, Longwood's strength is in its unique faculty-student connections and a democracy-focused Civitae Core Curriculum you won't find anywhere else.
- Vibrant, Close-knit CommunityThe hallmark of life as a Lancer is its energy. With most students living on campus, ancient traditions like CHI Walks combine with D-I athletics and nearly 200 student-run clubs and organizations to make campus come alive and form great friendships for life.
- Great American College TownFarmville — America's oldest two-college town — is an hour's drive from Richmond and is energized by coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. Abundant recreational opportunities, including the 32-mile High Bridge Trail, are just steps from campus.
1839
Year Founded
5,000
Students
100+
Areas of Study
16
NCAA Division I Teams
Lancers are champions on the field of play as well as the classroom! Both the men's and women's basketball teams make the NCAA Tournament in 2022, and men's basketball made it again in 2024—that's twice in three years! Our softball team has also spent the last decade dominating the Big South Conference!
Longwood’s picturesque campus in the heart of Virginia is home to a thriving community of citizen leaders who take part in time-honored and unique traditions during their time on campus.
Photo Gallery: A Glimpse of Campus & Longwood Life
Location & Campus
Longwood’s historic Jeffersonian architecture, lush quads and fountains are just steps away from Farmville—the oldest two-college town in the country.
“This small college town delights with funky boutiques, elevated dining, a historic hotel, and a rail-trail with views across the scenic Appomattox River Valley.”
~ Southern Living, July 2023
- Farmville, Va65 miles west of Richmond, Va
- 154-Acre Campus9 on-campus residence halls, 10 academic buildings
- 70% of Undergraduates Live on Campusor in university-managed housing
Tuition & Fees
We know that your degree is an investment—of money, time, and energy. That's why our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to student success.
- $14,948 In-State, Residentialaverage undergraduate semester cost
- $21,068 Out-Of-State, Residentialaverage undergraduate semester cost
- 90% of undergraduates receive financial aidAveraging $15,700/year (including loans and work study)
Academics
Longwood offers a classical liberal arts curriculum paired with practical experience in the field. Anchored by our signature Civitae Core Curriculum—which forms connections across disciplines to reveal a complex, interconnected world—Longwood's 100+ majors, minors, and concentrations offer students the opportunity to explore various career paths.
Academics- Average class size: 1813:1 Student-Faculty ratio
- 82% full-time facultywith terminal degrees
- 100% internship participationor hands-on learning experience
Best in Virginia for…
- Internships during college
- Students majoring in high-growth fields
Whether it’s discussing career plans or important ideas, national survey data shows Longwood students’ experiences with faculty eclipse their peers at other schools.
Read more in Longwood By The Numbers
Leadership & Vision
For more than 8 years, President W. Taylor Reveley IV has led a period of growth and progress at Longwood, from hosting the 2016 U.S. Vice Presidential Debate to reinvestment in campus infrastructure.
- Commitment to AffordabilityLongwood has had among the lowest annual tuition increases of any public university in Virginia.
- Charting the FutureOur Board of Visitors is our governing board while our Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan draw on our past to shape our strong future.
- Unique MissionLongwood’s unique mission of preparing citizen leaders shapes everything we do on campus. Learn more in our History & Overview.