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University of Lynchburg

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia 24501-3113

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Mascot

Dell the Hornet

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & Writing

490630

Math

490600

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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

10 Years$56,380

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Soccer programLacrosseCross country

History & Fun Facts

•History The University of Lynchburg was founded in 1903 by Josephus Hopwood as "Virginia Christian College".
•The institution officially changed its name to Lynchburg College in 1919, citing a constituency that had expanded beyond Virginia.
•In fall 1994, a few months after Intel introduced its Pentium microprocessor, Thomas R.
•In July 2018, the university changed its name from Lynchburg College to the University of Lynchburg.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond102 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham107 mi

IAD Washington Dulles142 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA550 mi · ~15h 53m drive

New York, NY360 mi · ~10h 24m drive

Hartford, CT459 mi · ~13h 16m drive

Providence, RI514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Albany, NY463 mi · ~13h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY422 mi · ~12h 11m drive

Rochester, NY406 mi · ~11h 44m drive

Buffalo, NY379 mi · ~10h 57m drive

Philadelphia, PA279 mi · ~8h 4m drive

Pittsburgh, PA215 mi · ~6h 13m drive

Harrisburg, PA234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Newark, NJ354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Washington, DC156 mi · ~4h 30m drive

Baltimore, MD191 mi · ~5h 31m drive

Atlanta, GA386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

Charlotte, NC176 mi · ~5h 5m drive

Raleigh, NC116 mi · ~3h 21m drive

Miami, FL806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

Orlando, FL625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Tampa, FL680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Nashville, TN429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

New Orleans, LA810 mi · ~23h 24m drive

Richmond, VA96 mi · ~2h 46m drive

Chicago, IL545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Detroit, MI398 mi · ~11h 30m drive

Minneapolis, MN898 mi · ~25h 57m drive

St. Louis, MO605 mi · ~17h 29m drive

Kansas City, MO843 mi · ~24h 21m drive

Indianapolis, IN411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Columbus, OH271 mi · ~7h 50m drive

Cleveland, OH313 mi · ~9h 3m drive

Milwaukee, WI602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

Dallas, TX1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive

Houston, TX1069 mi · ~30h 53m drive

Austin, TX1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive

San Antonio, TX1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive

Los Angeles, CA2188 mi · ~63h 13m drive

San Francisco, CA2346 mi · ~67h 46m drive

San Diego, CA2158 mi · ~62h 21m drive

Seattle, WA2275 mi · ~65h 43m drive

Portland, OR2291 mi · ~66h 11m drive

Denver, CO1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive

Phoenix, AZ1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1759 mi · ~50h 49m drive

Honolulu, HI4735 mi · ~136h 47m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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