Virginia University of Lynchburg
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%. 75% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia with approximately 125 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,253 per year. The graduation rate is 38%.
Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) is a private historically black Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia. VUL offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs primarily focused on religious studies, business, and the liberal arts. Academically, VUL is structured into three main schools: the School of Religion, School of Business Administration, and School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,859 and the net price of $18,184/year is manageable, the 26% graduation rate is a serious red flag that means fewer than 1 in 3 students who start here actually finish. Worth considering only if you have a specific, compelling reason to attend — such as a strong personal or community connection to this historically Black institution — but most students would benefit from also applying to schools with stronger completion outcomes.
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