Physical Aspects
Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, Virginia, a charming college town in central Virginia that runs alongside the Appomattox river. The geographical area has numerous physical characteristics from hills, streams, and farmland to nearby mountains, there is something for everyone.
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The town of Farmville is 7.4 square miles with the campus of Longwood University occupying 154 acres. Longwood has an enrollment of 4,840 students, consisting of 3,940 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students. The student body at Longwood is comprised of 70% female and 30% male, hailing from 38 states and 20 different countries.
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Longwood’s rich history bleeds into the Jeffersonian architecture, vibrant quads, and fountains. There are 9 on-campus residence halls and 10 academic buildings.
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