Virginia University of Lynchburg: Review & Facts

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Virginia University of Lynchburg is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 840 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1886 and is one of the 7 schools located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Virginia University of Lynchburg is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Virginia University of Lynchburg you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

12

Virginia University of Lynchburg deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Sociology and Anthropology, General Studies, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Virginia University of Lynchburg student retention rate is fair at 75% (above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

75%

Good

The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is very low: 26%. Nearly 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Virginia University of Lynchburg is pretty decent, 14:1. Find out more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is relatevely low - about $8,200 a year. The additional fees at Virginia University of Lynchburg not covered by tuition are around $1,200, which comes to a total of $9,400 per year.

Read the details about Virginia University of Lynchburg additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Virginia University of Lynchburg is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00. The first-professional application fee is also 25 dollars.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Virginia University of Lynchburg and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (434) 528-5276 or check Virginia University of Lynchburg Website.

Opportunities and Services

Virginia University of Lynchburg provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia University of Lynchburg, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Virginia University of Lynchburg offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $4,200 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Virginia University of Lynchburg seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Virginia University of Lynchburg Location and Address

Postal Address:
Virginia University of Lynchburg
2058 Garfield Ave
Lynchburg, Virginia
24501, USA