University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,614
Graduate Enrollment: 913
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.87%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 37.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 27.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 74.2%
Black: 10.6%
Hispanic: 7.9%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Black: 10.6%
Hispanic: 7.9%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $55,718
In-State tuition: $33,500Out-of-State tuition: $33,500
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,490 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,720 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,490 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,720 (2022)
Average Family Income: $92,908 (2017)
Median Family Income: $67,260 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
Household Income | Net Cost |
---|---|
0-$30k | $16,885 |
$30k-48k | $20,751 |
$48k-75k | $23,487 |
$75k-110k | $23,692 |
$110k+ | $27,601 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 58%6-year graduation rate: 66%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,747 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
---|---|
@1 Year | 73.2% (2015) |
@3 year | 77.8% (2017) |
@5 year | 83.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,323 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,298 (2020)
Popular Majors
Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $38,860 ($3,238) | |||
Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | ||||
Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 8 | ||||
Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 41 | $44,573 ($3,714) | |||
Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 36 | $45,395 ($3,783) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 17 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 33 | $36,997 ($3,083) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 15 | ||||
Master's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 48 | $72,407 ($6,034) | $75,583 ($6,299) | ||
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 42 | $65,952 ($5,496) | $64,938 ($5,412) | ||
Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 32 | $33,752 ($2,813) | |||
Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $54,041 ($4,503) | |||
Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 20 | ||||
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 10 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 38 | $32,858 ($2,738) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 28 | $66,492 ($5,541) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 22 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 43 | $28,648 ($2,387) | $47,332 ($3,944) | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 13 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | ||||
Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 39 | $1,334 | $108,738 ($9,062) | ||
First Professional Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 137 | ||||
Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 20 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 23 | $30,168 ($2,514) | |||
Master's Degree | Public Health. | 20 | $39,729 ($3,311) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,234Full time faculty: 66%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $109,345,579 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $146,838,070 (2022)