University of Lynchburg
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia with approximately 1,577 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 43% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $22,235 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $48,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, is a private university associated with the Christian Church and located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It has approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university's campus spans 264 acres.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the 62% graduation rate and 76% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about directly. On the financial side, things look more reasonable: a $20,187 average net price and $22,500 median debt are manageable, and median earnings of $48,800 at 10 years are modest but workable for that debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, personal campus experience (under 1,600 undergrads on 264 acres) and have a clear plan to stay on track — but come in with eyes open about the retention issue.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Lynchburg graduates earn most above the national rate in Biology, General ($62,164 vs $57,214 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,007 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 42 | $63,736 | $68,257 | −$4,521 |
| Criminology | 39 | $48,597 | $55,556 | −$6,959 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 33 | $77,007 | $88,910 | −$11,903 |
| Biology, General | 33 | $62,164 | $57,214 | +$4,950 |
| Psychology, General | 28 | $48,610 | $50,706 | −$2,096 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 25 | $59,744 | $62,172 | −$2,428 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | $53,009 | $54,562 | −$1,553 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | $46,733 | $56,359 | −$9,626 |
| Public Health | 15 | $57,945 | $58,808 | −$863 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 9 | $55,883 | $55,012 | +$871 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | $47,536 | $47,382 | +$154 |
| Economics | 4 | $75,903 | $82,686 | −$6,783 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,577 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg has an acceptance rate of 43%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Lynchburg hard to get into?
University of Lynchburg is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 43%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does University of Lynchburg cost?
The average net price at University of Lynchburg is about $22,235 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg has a graduation rate of 57%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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