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About University of Lynchburg

doctoral granting institutionsmall class sizeshealth sciences focushighly accessible admissionsprivate liberal arts

University of Lynchburg is a private university in Lynchburg, VA, known for its doctoral granting institution, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 96%, University of Lynchburg is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 410 students each year. University of Lynchburg is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1230, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of Lynchburg offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,267 per year; the sticker price of $48,910 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Lynchburg acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
1115
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1000 – 1230 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Lynchburg

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Demonstrated Interest
University of Lynchburg is a small residential campus where the admissions team notices who shows up, so schedule a campus visit or attend one of their open house events to put a face to your application.
Test Score Strategy
Since University of Lynchburg is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, leave your scores off your application and let your GPA and activities carry more weight.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Lynchburg actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$20.7k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$18.3k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$18.6k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$20.7k
110k+~$49k/yr$25.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,625
Undergrad Enrollment
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