University of Lynchburg

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lynchburg, VA

$40,910

Avg tuition

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About University of Lynchburg

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Lynchburg is a small private university located on an urban campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,822, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,910.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

83%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

71%

Black

11%

Hispanic

Unknown

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$12,138
On-campus other expenses	$2,050
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,138
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,050
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,600

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$56,298	$56,298
Off-campus without family	$56,298	$56,298
Off-campus with family	$46,710	$46,710

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Exercise Physiology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biomedical Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Education, General
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health Education and Promotion
	Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Physician Assistant
9	History
	History, General
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
11	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
	Environmental Science
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Health and Physical Education, General
13	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
14	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
15	Psychology
	Psychology, General
16	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
17	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, General
	Criminology
18	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music, General

University of Lynchburg

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Lynchburg

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.