Overview
Lynchburg College is a private institution established in 1903 with city setting located at Virginia. It is ranked 345 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $35,540. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,589. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Lynchburg College is a small, residential school in Virginia. About 60 percent of students are female, and all students must live on campus until their senior year, unless they commute from a parent’s home or are older than 25. In addition to its residential campus, the college also operates the Claytor Nature Study Center, an outdoor classroom of sorts where students can research, camp and explore.
#345 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1903
Selectivity
Unselective
Size
Small
1,589 Undergraduates
1,589 Undergraduates
Website
https://www.lynchburg.edu
Learning
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$51,650
Cost of Attendance
$24,202
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $39,530 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $39,530 |
| Room and Board Fees | $13,250 |
$40,323
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
96% (Unselective)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0
Application Fee
--
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted
Paper based Application
For International Students
78
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
31
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$28,170
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
$23,804
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $51,650
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $51,650
69%
Students with need received Financial Aid
28.1%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
priority deadline: November 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Hopwood Scholarship
| Total Worth | $22,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA:3.93 or graduate as valedictorian or salutatorian |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Founders Scholarship
| Total Worth | $21,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA: 3.48 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Trustee Scholarship
| Total Worth | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA:3.07 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Presidential Scholarship
| Total Worth | $18,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshman |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA-2.75 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Achievement Award
| Total Worth | $16,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshman |
| Minimum Criteria | Below GPA 2.75 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Competition
| Total Worth | $1,000-$3,000 |
|---|---|
| Details | Scholarships are renewable for three years beyond the freshman year. These scholarships are in addition to any academic awards for which the student may qualify at the time of admission. |
Students
1,589
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
75%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
54%
Students graduate within 6 years