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Civitae, Longwood's Distinct Approach to Education

You’re not a machine that requires only job training to complete a task; you’re a human being who cares about the world around you. That’s why our approach focuses on complex, real-world issues you care about and helps you make those creative connections to stand out in your career and in life.

Engaging Academics

You have your choice of 100+ areas of study at Longwood. There are also numerous real-world learning opportunities that include research, internships, and Brock Experiences, where students get to travel the country as they explore important topics.

Middle of It All

Located just over one hour from Richmond, Va. and about three hours from Northern Virginia, Farmville is the nation’s first two-college town. You’ll enjoy locally owned eateries, a thriving arts scene, and numerous outdoor activities and historic sites.

Among the Best

Longwood is a U.S. News & World Report top-10 public university in the South. We’re also one of only six public institutions in Virginia with an alumni satisfaction rate above 90%, according to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Lancer Life

Longwood students enjoy 175+ clubs and organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and opportunities to make a difference in the local community. Plus, there are campus traditions like Color Wars and secret societies that you can’t find anywhere else.