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Georgetown, TX
43% admitted · $29,435/yr after aid
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $27,198
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $57,425
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit college in Lynchburg, VA with 1,577 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1125 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,198 per year ($27,709 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,425 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,813
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,956
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–620
200800
SAT Math460–610
200800
What University of Lynchburg looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $52,277
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,150
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,709
- $30–48k$21,455
- $48–75k$22,646
- $75–110k$24,455
- $110k+$30,167
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $57,425
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,118
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,577
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White57%
- Hispanic7%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
University of Lynchburg FAQ
What is University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate?+
University of Lynchburg admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Lynchburg?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1125.
Is University of Lynchburg test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Lynchburg?+
In Fall 2023, 4,813 students applied to University of Lynchburg and 3,956 were admitted; 478 enrolled.
Does University of Lynchburg consider legacy status?+
No. University of Lynchburg reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Lynchburg require an essay?+
University of Lynchburg reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Lynchburg cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $52,277 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,198.
What is University of Lynchburg's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232609 · How we use this data
Data notes for University of Lynchburg
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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