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University of Lynchburg

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA · City · 1,577 students
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$22,235
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
60%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$56,380
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
43%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Lynchburg is a private institution nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, best known for its supportive community and exceptional programs in the health sciences, including nursing, physical therapy, and athletic training, as well as business and education. Undergraduates benefit from rich experiential learning opportunities, whether through the rigorous Westover Honors College or hands-on environmental research at the university's 491-acre Claytor Nature Center. Campus life is defined by a close-knit, collaborative culture where students actively participate in competitive NCAA Division III athletics, community service, and time-honored traditions centered around the picturesque campus Dell.

Wikipedia:The University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, is a private university associated with the Christian Church and located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It has approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's campus spans 264 acres. Although the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, it has been on "warning" since 2024.

Location
Lynchburg, VA, 24501-3113 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
102 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,750
Housing & food (on campus)$13,700
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$55,560
Average net price$22,235
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,750
Housing & food (on campus)$13,700
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$55,560
Average net price$22,235
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lynchburg.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
University of Lynchburg’s own figures for 2027-28, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$40,160
Housing$7,650
Food$6,750
Books & supplies$1,000
Total of the above$55,560
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,692
$30–48k
$18,303
$48–75k
$18,649
$75–110k
$20,707
$110k+
$25,063
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
60%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
63% graduated · 20% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,261
10 yrs after entry$56,380
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10k–$29k
90th percentile$38,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
43%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1125
R 520–620 · M 460–610
SAT middle 50%: 980–1230
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$67,259
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
13%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,261
After 10 yrs
$56,380
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Criminology39
Biology, General33
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Psychology, General28
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Communication and Media Studies16
Public Health15
Fine and Studio Arts14
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
History9
English Language and Literature, General7
Statistics7
Sustainability Studies6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$141M
Full-time faculty
77%
Faculty salary
$8,271/mo
Teaching spend
$11,737
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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