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University of Lynchburg

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,758
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, University of Lynchburg is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that University of Lynchburg is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Lynchburg is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Lynchburg emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at University of Lynchburg suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,500

Cost of attendance at University of Lynchburg in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,500

Cost of attendance at University of Lynchburg in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Lynchburg received on average $28,868 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,868
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 132 30% $4,490 $592,664
Other Federal Grant 134 31% $4,744 $635,659
State Grant/Scholarships 285 65% $3,923 $1,118,012
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 402 92% $27,090 $10,890,369
Total Grant & Scholarships 438 100% $28,868 $12,644,040

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Lynchburg students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Lynchburg students is 66.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.0%.

66.4%

  • asian 37.5% 3 students
  • African American 57.1% 28 students
  • white 69.6% 279 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 46.4% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 63.0% 17 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Lynchburg provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Lynchburg offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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