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Southern Virginia University: Theatre Ranking 2024

Southern Virginia UniversityRanked
1,089
in the USA
Southern Virginia University is a very small not-for-profit Mormon college offering many disciplines including theatre programs and located in Buena Vista, Virginia. The school is operating since 1867 and is presently offering bachelor's degrees in 2 theatre programs.

Southern Virginia University is a little bit expensive: depending on the program, tuition is about $21,000 a year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Virginia listing.

Recent studies showed that Southern Virginia University area is generally safe - the school is reported to have a good rating for on-campus security.

Based on 67 evaluation metrics, Southern Virginia University theatre program ranks #1,089 Theatre School (out of 1325; top 85%) in the United States and #37 Theatre School in Virginia. Major competing theatre colleges for this college are Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem. Check the details about all twelve competing theatre colleges and offered theatre majors below.

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School ranking:

#37 Theatre School in Virginia
#260 Theatre School in the Southeast
#1,089 Theatre School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

#16 Acting & Performing Program in Virginia

Regional Ranking

#85 Acting & Performing Program in the Southeast

National Ranking

#413 Acting & Performing Program in USA

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Check how Southern Virginia University has been ranked among Mormon colleges in Virginia.

Contact information:

Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Phone: (540) 261-8400
Website: www.svu.edu

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Southern Virginia University Location Map

Theatre majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Visual and Performing Arts
Other Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Local competitors:

Carnegie Mellon University - Theatre School Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, 12 theatre programs

University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC, 4 theatre programs

George Mason University - Theatre School Ranking
George Mason University

Fairfax, VA, 5 theatre programs

University of Pennsylvania - Theatre School Ranking
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA, 4 theatre programs

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC, 3 theatre programs

University of Virginia - Theatre School Ranking
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, 3 theatre programs

Villanova University - Theatre School Ranking
Villanova University

Villanova, PA, 2 theatre programs

Case Western Reserve University - Theatre School Ranking
Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH, 3 theatre programs

University of Maryland College Park - Theatre School Ranking
University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, 5 theatre programs

George Washington University - Theatre School Ranking
George Washington University

Washington, DC, 4 theatre programs

University of Pittsburgh - Theatre School Ranking
University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA, 4 theatre programs

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Theatre School Ranking
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA, 2 theatre programs

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