Biology
Ranked #427 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 25 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $62,164
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
University of Lynchburg acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 43% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,005 of 3,102 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–620, SAT Math 460–610. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,577
Near the national median
National median 1,603
University of LynchburgMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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University of Lynchburg admitted 43% of 3,102 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants3,102
43% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,005
11.2% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)336
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 520–620
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 460–610
- 200800
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- 980–1230
Cost & financial aid
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Average net price
$27,198
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $38,150
- Average net price
- $27,198
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 30.2%
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58.7%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
70.6%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$57,425
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Lynchburg
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Lynchburg is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Nursing
Ranked #670 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $77,007
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Psychology
Ranked #718 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 24 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,610
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Business
Ranked #769 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 42 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $63,736
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $25,988
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,577
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Doctoral/professional university
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend).
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Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA
Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/professional university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityRichmond, VA · about 96 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- lynchburg.edu
Colleges nearby
Centra College (of Nursing)1 mi from University of Lynchburg
Virginia University of Lynchburg2 mi from University of Lynchburg
Randolph College-Virginia3 mi from University of Lynchburg
Central Virginia Community College3 mi from University of Lynchburg
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the University of Lynchburg acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Lynchburg admitted 43% of 3,102 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Lynchburg tuition?
Tuition at University of Lynchburg is $38,150 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $27,198 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Lynchburg?
The average net price at University of Lynchburg, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $27,198 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Lynchburg?
58.7% of first-time, full-time students at University of Lynchburg graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Lynchburg?
The closest matches are Hampden-Sydney College, Shenandoah University, and Marymount University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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