by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,822 undergraduates in 2020, Lynchburg is a small, private university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lynchburg offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lynchburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lynchburg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Lynchburg. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lynchburg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lynchburg does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lynchburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lynchburg for Veterans Guide.
Lynchburg offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lynchburg has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,822 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,764 (96.8%). Part-time attendance was 58 (3.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,764 | 58 | 1,822 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lynchburg is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lynchburg #1170 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lynchburg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lynchburg Diversity Guide.
Lynchburg has a total of 462 student athletes, 246 men and 216 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,168,720 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,168,720 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Lynchburg Athletics