University of Lynchburg

www.lynchburg.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,500

18.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,305

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.9%

3,102 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,553

80.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.4%

350 Graduates

About

University of Lynchburg is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Lynchburg were Physician Assistant (283 degrees awarded) and Physical Therapy (48 degrees).

In 2021, 991 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Lynchburg. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (696 degrees), 6.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (108 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Lynchburg is $33,500, which is $10,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Lynchburg is $33,500, which is $10,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,305.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending University of Lynchburg received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Lynchburg was $33,500. The cost of tuition at University of Lynchburg is $10,316 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Lynchburg (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,305

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Lynchburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,305. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Lynchburg grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Lynchburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,138

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Lynchburg was of $12,138 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Lynchburg (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at University of Lynchburg received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Lynchburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Lynchburg was 2.5%, which represents 18 out of the 720 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Lynchburg received 3,102 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16% annual growth. Out of those 3,102 applicants, 3,005 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,553 students enrolled at University of Lynchburg in 2021.

University of Lynchburg has an overall enrollment yield of 11.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,005

Accepted Out of 3,102

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Lynchburg was 96.9% (3,005 admissions from 3,102 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16%, while admissions declined by −16.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Lynchburg (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Lynchburg had a total enrollment of 2,553 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Lynchburg is 2,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 506. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at University of Lynchburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Lynchburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.5% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.235% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Lynchburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.9%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Black or African American Female (6.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.4%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (6.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Lynchburg in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,553 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Lynchburg is 2,047 and the part-time enrollment is 506. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at University of Lynchburg are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Lynchburg (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Lynchburg was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Lynchburg had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Lynchburg (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,825 enrolled students
Black or African American
283 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
193 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Lynchburg is 71.5% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 7.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.235% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 63 students (2.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 273 more women than men received degrees from University of Lynchburg. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Lynchburg is white (696 degrees awarded). There were 6.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (108 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Lynchburg is Physician Assistant (283 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (48 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Lynchburg, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (537 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg are Registered nurses (1,445,060 people), Physicians (519,987 people), Other managers (386,810 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (342,551 people), and Postsecondary teachers (259,723 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg in 2021 are Health (537 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Biology (61 degrees), and Social Sciences (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg are Health (537 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Biology (61 degrees), and Social Sciences (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,028,450 people), Elementary & secondary schools (660,975 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (607,845 people), Offices of physicians (408,180 people), and Outpatient care centers (364,423 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Lynchburg.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
47 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degree-majors awarded
Criminology
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Lynchburg was Registered Nursing with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Lynchburg according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

359

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

632

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 359 degrees were awarded to men at University of Lynchburg, which is 0.568 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (632).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Lynchburg by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at University of Lynchburg in Physician Assistant, which is 0.67 times less than the 194 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 194 degrees were awarded to men at University of Lynchburg in Physician Assistant, which is 1.49 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from University of Lynchburg completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Lynchburg is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
696 degrees awarded
Black or African American
108 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Lynchburg is white (696 degrees awarded). There were 6.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (108 degrees).

6.96% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
438 degrees awarded
White Male
258 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Lynchburg is white female (438 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (258 degrees).

Operations

University of Lynchburg has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41.1M (28%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Lynchburg had a total salary expenditure of 74.8M. University of Lynchburg employs 64 Assistant professors, 61 Associate professors and 50 Professors. Most academics at University of Lynchburg are Female Assistant professor (39), Female Associate professor (33), and Male Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Lynchburg are: Service, with 65 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Endowment

$147M

2021 Endowment

34.3%

growth from 2020

University of Lynchburg has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Lynchburg grew 34.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $96.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Lynchburg (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.4M - Federal
$910k - State
$1.5k - Local

As of 2021, University of Lynchburg received $4.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $910k from state grants and contracts, and $1.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$35.3M

2021 Salaries

1.64%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Lynchburg paid a median of $35.3M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($74.8M) and a 1.64% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

185

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Lynchburg paid a total of $14M to 185 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Lynchburg were Assistant professor with 64 employees, Associate professor with 61 employees, and Professor with 50 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Lynchburg were Service with 65 employees, Management with 49 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Lynchburg was Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 33 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Lynchburg.