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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1712th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Lynchburg, VA

    Total Population25,327 (22,648 urban / 2,679 rural)
    Households10,510 (2.27 people per house)
    Families6,098 (2.93 people per family)
    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Pop. — African American9,440
    Pop. — Asian355
    Pop. — Pacific Islander31
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native223
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)15,542
    Pop. — Other209

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lynchburg College?

    Ranks 417th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $24,860 $24,860 $24,860
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $545 $545 $545
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $425 $425 $425
    FT Graduate Tuition $6,300 $6,300 $6,300
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $350 $350 $350
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $33,205 $33,205 $33,205
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,405 $25,405 $25,405
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $25,405 $25,405 $25,405

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $22,885 trend  $24,860 $22,885 trend  $24,860 $22,885 trend  $24,860
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $500 trend  $545
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,000 trend  $7,000
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $780 trend  $800
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$30
    Graduate Application Fee$30
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 4,277 (1,669 male / 2,608 female)
    Admitted 2,958 (1,201 male / 1,757 female)
    Admission rate 69%
    First-time Enrollment 553 (248 male / 305 female)
    FT Enrollment 553 (248 male / 305 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
    Total Enrollment2,428

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Lynchburg College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Basketball Conference Old Dominion Athletic Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference Old Dominion Athletic Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference Old Dominion Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Lynchburg College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1075th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 21%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 23
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 22

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 812th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 97%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 560
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 570
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1130

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,650
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$3,500
    Board Fee$3,500

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Lynchburg College ranks 1703rd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,552 115 pie   20%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,414 355 pie   63%
    Institutional Grant Aid $9,904 535 pie   94%
    Student Loan Aid $4,509 380 pie   67%
    Any financial aid type   560 pie   99%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Lynchburg College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    10515
    Black Non-Hispanic
    73131204
    Hispanic
    194362
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    112738
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    3912
    White Non-Hispanic
    7251,1101,835
    Race Unknown
    107155262
    Total 948 1,480 2,428

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Lynchburg College.

      Men Women Total
    30 12 42
    2 36 38
    13 17 30
    7 18 25
    3 21 24

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 1 6 8
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 15 16
    Athletic Training/Trainer 6 6
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1
    Biomedical Sciences, General 10 10
    Business Administration and Management, General 4 2 34 2 42
    Chemistry, General 3 3
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 1 26 1 30
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2 8 10
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 6
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 5 5
    Curriculum and Instruction 2 2
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1
    Economics, General 1 5 6
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7 1 15 2 25
    English Language and Literature, General 1 13 14
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 5 6
    Environmental Science 1 12 13
    Exercise Physiology 12 3 15
    Finance, General 1 1
    French Language and Literature
    Health Teacher Education
    Health and Physical Education, General 3 3
    History, General 1 1 11 13
    International Relations and Affairs 1 7 8
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 10 11
    Mathematics, General 5 5
    Music, General 1 1 2
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 2 1 16 20
    Philosophy 2 2
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    Physics, General
    Political Science and Government, General 1 1 1 7 10
    Psychology, General 3 18 3 24
    Public Health Education and Promotion 1 2 3
    Religion/Religious Studies
    Social Sciences, General
    Sociology 6 1 7 14
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 3 4
    Special Education and Teaching, General 10 10
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 1 6
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 4 1 1 32 38
    Total 4 36 7 6 3 325 12 393

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Lynchburg College ranks 1260th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $55,552 ($58,549 male / $51,885 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 149 (82 male / 67 female)
    Total Benefits $2,150,681

    Lynchburg College Summary

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    Lynchburg College is a private college in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA, related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with approximately 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students. A former vice president and dean of Roanoke College, Garren led Lynchburg College through its 2003 centennial celebration and initiatives such as a strategic plan, campus facilities master planning, building projects (including Centennial Hall), and restoration work on College Lake. Emory and Henry College | George Washington University Virginia Campus | Lynchburg College | Mary Baldwin College | Randolph-Macon College | Randolph-Macon Woman’s College | Roanoke College | Southern Virginia University | University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy | Virginia Intermont College | Virginia Union University | Virginia Wesleyan College | Westwood College Of Technology Christopher Newport University | University of Mary Washington Marine Corps University | University of Virginia | University of Virginia’s College at Wise | Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia Community College System | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia State University |

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    Lynchburg College Academics

    Lynchburg College is unique in its study options. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services and Personal Counseling can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lynchburg College.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology, Ecology, Exercise Physiology
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, International Business, Marketing Management
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Education:
    Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Physical Education
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Comparative Literature, French, Spanish
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General
    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing (RN)
    History:
    History – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Popular majors:
    fourteen percent business per marketing, thirteen percent communications per journalism, twelve percent education, ten percent social sciences, eight percent health professions, seven percent psychology, six percent biology, six percent english, five percent parks and recreation, five percent visual and performing arts

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $350 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Further, for international students, the application fee is 30.

    Lynchburg College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 72% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were two hundred and seventy-nine total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and fifty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero .

    For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

    Lynchburg College Athletics

    The Hornets are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

    Lynchburg College Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-eight percent scholarships per grants and thirty-two percent loans per jobs.

    Lynchburg College Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ), Coed, where 72 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. In addition, the student body consists of fifty-five percent in-state students, forty-five percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-eight percent women, forty-two percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, eight percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, sixty-five percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, twenty-one percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-two percent in top half of graduating class, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-eight degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and fifty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and seventy-nine graduate enrollment. Lynchburg College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. In fact, the school is located 180 miles from Washington, DC, 60 miles from Roanoke.Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as nature study center, center for media development, art gallery, cadaver lab, geographic information system lab. Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-four percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-eight percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit and point zero .

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