Founded in 1867, Southern Virginia University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Buena Vista (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Southern Virginia University (SVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 155 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.