Division III · USA South Athletic Conference
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
14
Top 10% finishes
of 61 lists
#5
Best standing
Athlete share · Division III
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Southern Virginia University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#5Where the most students are athletesof 400 in Division III · #9 nationally66.7%#12Most teamsof 403 in Division III · #27 nationally23#14Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #662 nationally$25#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#16Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #662 nationally$6,250#18Best for psychologyof 410 in Division III · #40 nationally14.7%#19Cheapest room and boardof 411 in Division III · #88 nationally$9,376#24Lowest sticker priceof 412 in Division III · #161 nationally$34,416#30Best for visual & performing artsof 410 in Division III · #44 nationally13.5%#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%#43Best for historyof 410 in Division III · #57 nationally3.8%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 100% | #1 of 16 | #1 of 662 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $25 | #14 of 403 | #662 of 1,060 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $6,250 | #16 of 399 | #662 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $5,990,874 | #71 of 403 | #653 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $5,990,874 | #78 of 403 | #662 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $69,925 | #162 of 399 | #705 of 1,054 | |
| Spending per athlete | $9,288 | #176 of 403 | #827 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $52,037 | #189 of 399 | #686 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $25,482 | #263 of 401 | #862 of 1,058 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $28,274 | #280 of 397 | #893 of 1,052 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $49,801 | #295 of 403 | #894 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 66.7% | #5 of 400 | #9 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 23 | #12 of 403 | #27 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 645 | #45 of 403 | #111 of 1,063 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 62% | #73 of 401 | #205 of 1,055 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 8.8 | #294 of 403 | #745 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best first-year retention | 82% | #138 of 420 | #365 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,098 | #259 of 309 | #563 of 774 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 17:1 | #388 of 420 | #813 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 1,101 | #395 of 417 | #1,009 of 1,049 | |
| Best graduation rates | 38% | #404 of 420 | #989 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 100% | #415 of 417 | #1,038 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for psychology | 14.7% | #18 of 410 | #40 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 13.5% | #30 of 410 | #44 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 3.8% | #43 of 410 | #57 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 14.1% | #77 of 410 | #120 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.8% | #95 of 410 | #125 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 21.2% | #98 of 410 | #298 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 1.9% | #113 of 410 | #182 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #168 of 410 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 3.2% | #202 of 410 | #566 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 4.5% | #213 of 410 | #529 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #318 of 410 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #322 of 410 | #905 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest room and board | $9,376 | #19 of 411 | #88 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $34,416 | #24 of 412 | #161 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $25,440 | #245 of 419 | #763 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $20,722 | #329 of 413 | #881 of 1,072 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $34,416 | #389 of 412 | #904 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $9,376 | #393 of 411 | #976 of 1,063 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 26% | #412 of 412 | #1,062 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 73% | #29 of 420 | #72 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 52% | #65 of 421 | #115 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 967 | #68 of 420 | #95 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 8.4% | #81 of 414 | #290 of 1,079 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 10 | #201 of 421 | #374 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 6 mi | #216 of 421 | #613 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 0% | #285 of 420 | #830 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 41 | #309 of 416 | #784 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 48% | #352 of 421 | #956 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 967 | #353 of 421 | #991 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 12% | #396 of 420 | #1,043 of 1,085 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 2016 | #404 of 417 | #1,047 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #112 of 400 | #102 of 400 | #175 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #283 of 371 | #207 of 371 | #306 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #217 of 400 | #251 of 400 | #80 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #153 of 401 | #150 of 401 | #169 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Women's Beach Volleyball · 8 peers | #4 of 8 | #2 of 8 | #7 of 8 | — | Women's Beach Volleyball lists |
| Football · 232 peers | #49 of 232 | #62 of 232 | #97 of 232 | — | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #26 of 282 | #103 of 282 | #10 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 232 peers | #42 of 232 | #100 of 232 | #17 of 232 | — | Women's Golf lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 222 peers | #25 of 222 | #5 of 222 | #139 of 222 | — | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 257 peers | #188 of 257 | #199 of 257 | #118 of 257 | — | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #112 of 399 | #92 of 399 | #225 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #208 of 382 | #246 of 382 | #121 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 217 peers | #170 of 217 | #124 of 217 | #164 of 217 | — | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 233 peers | #128 of 233 | #117 of 233 | #130 of 233 | — | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #99 of 283 | #60 of 283 | #202 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #105 of 306 | #111 of 306 | #105 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #32 of 328 | #87 of 328 | #64 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #61 of 338 | #82 of 338 | #101 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Men's Volleyball · 124 peers | #14 of 124 | #26 of 124 | #18 of 124 | — | Men's Volleyball lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #118 of 400 | #115 of 400 | #188 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
| Men's Wrestling · 121 peers | #92 of 121 | #91 of 121 | #79 of 121 | — | Men's Wrestling lists |
| Women's Wrestling · 57 peers | #38 of 57 | #45 of 57 | #18 of 57 | — | Women's Wrestling lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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