by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 122 undergraduates in 2020, Virginia University of Lynchburg is a very small, private university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Virginia University of Lynchburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Virginia University of Lynchburg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Virginia University of Lynchburg is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Faith-based colleges and universities like Virginia University of Lynchburg typically have similar core requirements and offerings to secular institutions but likely require undergraduates to take some religious studies.
If a Baptist enhanced curriculum interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Virginia University of Lynchburg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Virginia University of 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Virginia University of Lynchburg for Veterans Guide.
Virginia University of 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.
Virginia University of Lynchburg has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 122 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 100 (82.0%). Part-time attendance was 22 (18.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 22 | 122 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Virginia University of Lynchburg is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Virginia University of Lynchburg #2718 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Virginia University of Lynchburg Diversity Guide.
Virginia University of Lynchburg has a total of 186 student athletes, 129 men and 57 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,620,140 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,620,140 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Virginia University of Lynchburg Athletics
