Is Longwood University a Catholic college?

No. Longwood University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (Farmville Catholic Campus Ministry).

Where is Mass celebrated at Longwood University?

Mass is listed at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville and Not stated on the schedule page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Longwood University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Longwood University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

Longwood University

LocationFarmville, VA
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 4,545 students

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Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
89 of 100

CAcademics
66 of 100

Verified Oct. 14, 2026 · How the score works

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Longwood University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic Campus Ministry, shared with Hampden-Sydney College, serves Longwood students from a ministry house at 711 W. 3rd St. in Farmville, across the street from St. Theresa Catholic Church. The ministry's published schedule lists Mass on every weekday and on Sundays, and weekly confession, at St. Theresa's, which is served by parish priests.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

Sunday8:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville
Sunday10:30 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville
Saturday5:00 PMNot stated on the schedule page · Vigil Mass.
Monday7:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville
Tuesday5:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville
Wednesday5:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · CCM daily Mass.

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Thursday9:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville
Friday9:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville

Confession 6

Monday7:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · CCM Confession & Adoration. Runs 7:30-8:30 PM.
Tuesday7:30 AMCollege Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney College · Runs 7:30-8:15 AM.
Tuesday5:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · With Mass and adoration.
Wednesday5:00 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · Runs 5:00-5:30 PM.
Friday9:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · With Mass and adoration.
Saturday4:00 PMNot stated on the schedule page

Adoration 3

Monday7:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · CCM Confession & Adoration. Runs 7:30-8:30 PM.
Tuesday5:30 PMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · With Mass and confession.
Friday9:00 AMSt. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville · With Mass and confession.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Sunday 8AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Sunday Masses at 8 AM and 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's.
“Sunday 8AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Sunday Masses at 8 AM and 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's.
“Saturday 4 PM Confessions 5 PM Vigil Mass”
The ministry's schedule lists Saturday 4 PM confessions and a 5 PM vigil Mass.
“Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
“Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Wednesday 5-5:30 PM CCM Confessions (St. Theresa's) 5:30 PM CCM Daily Mass (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Wednesday confessions and a 5:30 PM daily Mass at St. Theresa's.
“Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
“Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
“Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Wednesday 5-5:30 PM CCM Confessions (St. Theresa's) 5:30 PM CCM Daily Mass (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists Wednesday confessions and a 5:30 PM daily Mass at St. Theresa's.
“Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
“Saturday 4 PM Confessions 5 PM Vigil Mass”
The ministry's schedule lists Saturday 4 PM confessions and a 5 PM vigil Mass.

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Saint Theresa Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 709 Buffalo Street, Farmville

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

89 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Lancer Linklancerlink.longwood.edu/organization/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “We are a Catholic campus ministry whose primary mission is to serve and compliment Longwood University”
  Longwood's student organization system lists a Catholic Campus Ministry serving Longwood University.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The ministry house, with its own Blessed Sacrament Chapel, is a short walk from campus.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry House | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/facility · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “711 W 3rd St. Farmville, VA 23901. Our CCM building is a short walk from Longwood University's campus and conveniently across the street from St. Theresa's Parish!”
  The ministry house is at 711 W 3rd St., a short walk from Longwood and across the street from St. Theresa's Parish.
  “Also, we have our own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.”
  The ministry house has its own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The priests listed are the pastor and parochial vicar of St. Theresa Catholic Church, which runs the ministry's Masses.)
Sources (1)
1. CCM Staff | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/staff · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fr. Chris Hess Pastor, St. Theresa Catholic Church”
  Fr. Chris Hess is pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church and is listed on the ministry staff.
  “Fr. Matt Kelly Parochial Vicar, St. Theresa Catholic Church”
  Fr. Matt Kelly is parochial vicar of St. Theresa Catholic Church and is listed on the ministry staff.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Weekday Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all at St. Theresa's, which the ministry's schedule lists as its Mass site.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
  “Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
  “Wednesday 5-5:30 PM CCM Confessions (St. Theresa's) 5:30 PM CCM Daily Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Wednesday confessions and a 5:30 PM daily Mass at St. Theresa's.
  “Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, plus a Saturday 5:00 PM vigil Mass; all at St.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday 8AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Sunday Masses at 8 AM and 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's.
  “Saturday 4 PM Confessions 5 PM Vigil Mass”
  The ministry's schedule lists Saturday 4 PM confessions and a 5 PM vigil Mass.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, plus Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney College.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
  “Wednesday 5-5:30 PM CCM Confessions (St. Theresa's) 5:30 PM CCM Daily Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Wednesday confessions and a 5:30 PM daily Mass at St. Theresa's.
  “Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
  “Saturday 4 PM Confessions 5 PM Vigil Mass”
  The ministry's schedule lists Saturday 4 PM confessions and a 5 PM vigil Mass.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two or more Catholic groups: the Catholic Campus Ministry student organization and the men's and women's small groups.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry | Lancer Linklancerlink.longwood.edu/organization/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “We are a Catholic campus ministry whose primary mission is to serve and compliment Longwood University”
  Longwood's student organization system lists a Catholic Campus Ministry serving Longwood University.
2. Men & Women's Groups | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscsmallgroups · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Small groups provide great opportunity to gather in prayer together, study Scripture, meet new people”
  The ministry runs men's and women's small groups that pray and study Scripture together.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Three kinds of formation programs: faith-formation classes (Mystagogy), service projects, and a weekend retreat.)
Sources (3)
1. CCM Events and Activities | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/services-9 · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Join Fr. Matt on Mondays for his classes on Mystagogy from 4-5 pm at the CCM House!”
  Fr. Matt Kelly teaches Monday classes on Mystagogy at the CCM House from 4 to 5 PM.
2. Men & Women's Groups | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscsmallgroups · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Dates: Saturday Mornings, 7:30 am-9:30 am”
  The fall semester service projects are held on Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.
3. Discernment | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/about-5 · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Roslyn Retreat Center | Richmond VA”
  The Duc in Altum retreat is held at Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (17 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 6 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The ministry's own schedule lists Mass on every weekday and on Sundays, at St. Theresa's across the street from its house.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday 8AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Sunday Masses at 8 AM and 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's.
  “Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
  “Wednesday 5-5:30 PM CCM Confessions (St. Theresa's) 5:30 PM CCM Daily Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Wednesday confessions and a 5:30 PM daily Mass at St. Theresa's.
  “Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
2. Catholic Campus Ministry House | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/facility · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “711 W 3rd St. Farmville, VA 23901. Our CCM building is a short walk from Longwood University's campus and conveniently across the street from St. Theresa's Parish!”
  The ministry house is at 711 W 3rd St., a short walk from Longwood and across the street from St. Theresa's Parish.
Confession is scheduled every week, and adoration is offered on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Monday 7 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 7:30-8:30 PM CCM Confession & Adoration (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 7 AM Monday Mass and Monday evening confession and adoration at St. Theresa's.
  “Thursday 9:00 AM Mass (St. Theresa's) Friday 9:00 AM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists a 9 AM Thursday Mass and a 9 AM Friday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
  “Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 AM Confessions (College Church Basement, Hampden-Sydney) 5:30 PM Mass, Adoration, Confession (St, Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Tuesday morning confessions at Hampden-Sydney and a 5:30 PM Tuesday Mass with adoration and confession at St. Theresa's.
The ministry lists a chapel, lounges, a kitchen, and a library at its house, and a student-led Wednesday dinner after Mass.
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Campus Ministry House | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/facility · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Also, we have our own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.”
  The ministry house has its own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
2. CCM Events and Activities | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/services-9 · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Join us every Wednesday evening for prayer, dinner, and a get-together!”
  The ministry holds a weekly Wednesday evening dinner after Mass.

Concerns

The priests listed for the ministry are the pastor and parochial vicar of St. Theresa Catholic Church; priest support is part-time rather than a full-time campus chaplain.
Sources (1)
1. CCM Staff | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/staff · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fr. Chris Hess Pastor, St. Theresa Catholic Church”
  Fr. Chris Hess is pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church and is listed on the ministry staff.
  “Fr. Matt Kelly Parochial Vicar, St. Theresa Catholic Church”
  Fr. Matt Kelly is parochial vicar of St. Theresa Catholic Church and is listed on the ministry staff.
Most Masses are held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church rather than on the Longwood campus.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy Schedule | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/hscevents · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday 8AM Mass (St. Theresa's) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Theresa's)”
  The ministry's schedule lists Sunday Masses at 8 AM and 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's.
2. Catholic Campus Ministry House | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/facility · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “711 W 3rd St. Farmville, VA 23901. Our CCM building is a short walk from Longwood University's campus and conveniently across the street from St. Theresa's Parish!”
  The ministry house is at 711 W 3rd St., a short walk from Longwood and across the street from St. Theresa's Parish.

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Catholic Campus Ministry House (Farmville Catholic Campus Ministry)

Address: 711 W 3rd St, Farmville, VA 23901
Location: Off campus
Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, lounge, kitchen, library, study room, dining room

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Source: farmvilleccm.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026, farmvilleccm.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

Monday Mystagogy with Fr. MattOff campus
Mondays, 4-5 PM
Classes on Church history, the saints, and the relationship between music and liturgy.
farmvilleccm.org

Retreats 2

Duc in Altum retreatOff campus
October 30 to November 1, 2026 (7 PM Friday to noon Sunday)
Weekend of prayerful reflection with priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Richmond at Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, for ages 18 and older and graduates of high school.
farmvilleccm.org, farmvilleccm.org, farmvilleccm.org
Summit
Weekend conference of all the Catholic campus ministries of the Diocese of Richmond, which Longwood students attend.
farmvilleccm.org

Social life 2

Wednesday night dinnersOff campus
Wednesdays, 5 PM rosary and confession, 5:30 PM Mass, then dinner
Weekly prayer, Mass at St. Theresa's, and a dinner at the CCM House.
farmvilleccm.org
Sunday lunches and fellowship
Sundays after the 10:30 AM Mass, on special occasions
Lunch for students after Mass, with the house open afterward for coffee and a snack.
farmvilleccm.org

Clubs and groups 2

Catholic Campus Ministry student organization
Registered Longwood student organization for Catholic Campus Ministry.
lancerlink.longwood.edu
Men's and women's small groups
Weekly small groups for men and for women (Longwood and Hampden-Sydney) to pray together and study Scripture.
farmvilleccm.org

Service 1

Fall semester service projects
Saturday mornings, 7:30-9:30 AM (fall semester dates listed)
Men's group yard work for CCM and parish grounds and for elderly parishioners; women's group serves at the CCM house and for mothers and widows of the Catholic Cluster parishes.
farmvilleccm.org, farmvilleccm.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Catholic Campus Ministry (Farmville Catholic Campus Ministry)

Sources (2)

Catholic Campus Ministry House | Farmville CCMfarmvilleccm.org/facility · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“711 W 3rd St. Farmville, VA 23901. Our CCM building is a short walk from Longwood University's campus and conveniently across the street from St. Theresa's Parish!”
The ministry house is at 711 W 3rd St., a short walk from Longwood and across the street from St. Theresa's Parish.
“711 W 3rd St. Farmville, VA 23901. Our CCM building is a short walk from Longwood University's campus and conveniently across the street from St. Theresa's Parish!”
The ministry house is at 711 W 3rd St., a short walk from Longwood and across the street from St. Theresa's Parish.
“Also, we have our own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.”
The ministry house has its own Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Catholic Campus Ministry | Lancer Linklancerlink.longwood.edu/organization/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“We are a Catholic campus ministry whose primary mission is to serve and compliment Longwood University”
Longwood's student organization system lists a Catholic Campus Ministry serving Longwood University.

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Academic Excellence

66 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score61%
First-year retention 20% of score80%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,120 · ACT 22.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,319

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Big South Conference
Setting	Town
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	15 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,223
Total students	4,545
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$19,066
Cost of attendance (per year)	$34,588
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	61%
First-year retention	80%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$52,347
Admission rate	90%
Students receiving Pell grants	28%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1030–1210ACT 19–26

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1120
SAT reading & writing	530–630
SAT math	500–580
ACT composite	19–26
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 53 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: richmonddiocese.org, richmonddiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 232566
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Longwood University a Catholic college?: No. Longwood University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (Farmville Catholic Campus Ministry).
What is Longwood University’s Catholic Life Score?: 83 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Longwood University?: Mass is listed at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo St., Farmville and Not stated on the schedule page. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Longwood University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Longwood University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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