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University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia 24501-3113

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Known for biology

University of Lynchburg is a private institution in Lynchburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,380 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,187.

Established
1903
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Type
Private university
Conference
Division III
Division
Division III

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82%Acceptance
1100SAT Avg
1,599Students
11:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$56,380Earnings 10yr
$20,187Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Lynchburg Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & Writing
490630
Math
490600

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1100

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,540
Room & Board$13,250
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$48,300
Average Net Price$20,187
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,308
$30–48K$18,616
$48–75K$19,432
$75–110K$19,594
$110K+$21,490

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,187

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,599
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,261
8 Years$49,996
10 Years$56,380

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,500
Men
$54,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
116 mi(201 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
156 mi(270 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
176 mi(305 min)

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