Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
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
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—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
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
2600.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
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
115 mi(199 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
155 mi(269 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
177 mi(307 min)