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Southern Virginia University Baseball

Southern Virginia University (SVU) · Buena Vista, Virginia · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate96%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate33%finish within six years
Undergraduates936Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty14 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Southern Virginia University Baseball coaches

Coaches at Southern Virginia University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Southern Virginia University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
USA South Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
knightathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.

SATMiddle 50%: 900–1250
ACTMiddle 50%: 18–24

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Popular majors

BiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDesign and Visual Communications, GeneralDramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
14 : 1
Graduation rate
33% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$20,780
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$25,440
Campus

Where it is

Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista.

Location
Buena Vista, Virginia
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
svu.edu
Overview

About Southern Virginia University Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Tyler Cox, the Head Coach, leads the Southern Virginia University Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Southern Virginia University (SVU) competes in NCAA Division III Baseball as a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. Southern Virginia University is a small private school in Buena Vista, Virginia with 936 undergraduates, a 96% acceptance rate and an average net price of $25,440 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Southern Virginia University Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Tyler Cox, the Head Coach and Brandon Alexander, the Assistant Coach. Southern Virginia University has 3 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Tyler can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southern Virginia University typically score 900 – 1250 on the SAT and 18 – 24 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Southern Virginia University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Southern Virginia University Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Southern Virginia University D3?

Yes. Southern Virginia University competes in NCAA Division III Baseball, in the USA South Athletic Conference.

Is Southern Virginia University public or private?

Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit school in Buena Vista, Virginia.

What conference is Southern Virginia University Baseball in?

The USA South Athletic Conference.

Does Southern Virginia University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Southern Virginia University Baseball have?

3 coaches, led by Tyler Cox, the Head Coach.

How much does Southern Virginia University cost?

In-state tuition is $20,780 and out-of-state tuition is $20,780 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,440.

What is the Southern Virginia University acceptance rate?

96% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Southern Virginia University?

Admitted students typically score 900 – 1250 on the SAT and 18 – 24 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Southern Virginia University Baseball coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026