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Virginia University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

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Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private urban institution in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 170 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $28,396 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,184.

Established
1886
Motto
Sibi Auxilium et Libertas
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
170Students
12:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$28,396Earnings 10yr
$18,184Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Virginia University of Lynchburg Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,248
Room & Board$9,400
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$25,548
Average Net Price$18,184
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,007
$30–48K$17,084
$48–75K$20,797
$75–110K$21,581
$110K+$20,348

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,184

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

25.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,859

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (13)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
170
Gender Split
10% / 90%
Women / Men
First Generation
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
79%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 91%
Hispanic 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.1%
Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,718
8 Years$25,305
10 Years$28,396

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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