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University of Lynchburg
University of Lynchburg admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Lynchburg, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Lynchburg sits in Lynchburg proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,007 four years out. 27.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,577 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1230 — below the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Lynchburg's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Lynchburg received 4,813 applications and admitted 3,956 (82.2%), with 478 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Lynchburg without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 980 and 1230; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Lynchburg compares
| University of Lynchburg | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 43% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,750 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,380 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Lynchburg: $56,380 median at year ten, versus $53,453 across Virginia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $36,750 regardless of where you're from. At University of Lynchburg, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,577 — University of Lynchburg is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
57.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a University of Lynchburg tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Lynchburg
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,007 |
| Economics | $75,903 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,736 |
| Biology, General | $62,164 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,744 |
| Public Health | $57,945 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,883 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,009 |
| Psychology, General | $48,610 |
| Criminology | $48,597 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,536 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,733 |
Median earnings for these 12 University of Lynchburg programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,380 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional University of Lynchburg programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Lynchburg?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 43% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate?
82.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,956 admitted from 4,813 applicants.
How much does University of Lynchburg cost?
At University of Lynchburg, published tuition is $36,750 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Lynchburg's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Lynchburg graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,380 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Hampden-Sydney College — 40.9% admitted
- Regent University — 38.1% admitted
- Bluefield University — 59.3% admitted
- Averett University — 56.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.