Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
26.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/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
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 (13)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The school was founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1888 by the Virginia Baptist State Convention as the coeducational "Lynchburg Baptist Seminary".
- •Classes were first held in 1890 under the name Virginia Seminary.
- •With the offering of a collegiate program in 1900, the name was again changed, to "Virginia Theological Seminary and College".
- •In 1962, the institution was renamed to the "Virginia Seminary and College".
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + city premium