Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $19,108 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,108 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,150 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $31,394 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,145 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,249 less than the sticker price — about 33% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (11) | Football (115), Track & Field (99), Baseball (35), Lacrosse (35), Soccer (31), Wrestling (25), Basketball (22), Golf (21), Volleyball (21), Swimming & Diving (11), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (12) | Track & Field (61), Soccer (29), Softball (23), Lacrosse (22), Volleyball (18), Basketball (16), Swimming & Diving (16), Beach Volleyball (15), Wrestling (15), Golf (12), Field Hockey (11), Tennis (11) |
| Softball conference | USA South |
| Head softball coach | Tiffane Pendleton |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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