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Southern Virginia University Men's Football

Welcome to the Southern Virginia University men's football recruiting profile. Southern Virginia competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the USA South Athletic Conference from Buena Vista, Virginia. Led by head coach Joe DuPaix, Southern Virginia University pairs a 96% acceptance rate with a 33% graduation rate and a $24,561 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
115
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
USA South Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,055
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
96%
State
Virginia
City
Buena Vista
Address
1 University Hill Drive

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 20% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%20%'21-220%'22-2310%'23-2410%'24-2560%'25-26
Staff
Joe DuPaix
Football Head Coach
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Chris Ehorn Jr.
Football Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator
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Will Ortiz
Football Defensive Back Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
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Callum Hyland
Football Running Backs Coach
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Gene Pryor
Football Offensive Line Coach
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 0% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
74%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
33%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,988
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,002
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 55% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$20,780
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,780
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,878
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$24,561
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 86% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$781,838
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$252,015
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