Founded in 1839, Longwood University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Farmville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Longwood University (LU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Longwood University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 180 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.