Lynchburg College
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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 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Princeton Review lists it as one of the 368 best colleges in the nation. LC is cited in Colleges That Change Lives and is also profiled in The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development. Lynchburg College was also the first institution in the United States to train nuclear physicists and engineers for the NS Savannah project under order of President Eisenhower, to aid in the development and operation of the world's first nuclear powered ship.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2670 students
- $27,980.00 avg tuition
1501 Lakeside Dr
Lynchburg,
VA
24501-3199
(434) 544-8100
Apply online
Admissions:
www.lynchburg.edu/admissions.xml
Financial Aid:
www.lynchburg.edu/financialaid.xml
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Lynchburg College
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 4,501 | |
| Admitted | 3,055 | 68% |
| Enrolled total | 594 | |
| Full Time: | 593 | |
| Part Time | 1 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 72% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 46% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 54% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Lynchburg College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $27,980.00 | $27,980.00 | $27,980.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $945.00 | $945.00 | $945.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $7,020.00 | $7,020.00 | $7,020.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,500.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $800.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $750.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 98% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $14,297.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 65% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,967.00 |
Lynchburg College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | X | |||
| Exercise Physiology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Criminology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Economics, Other | X | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Lynchburg College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $14000 | Varies |
| Founder's Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $11000 | Varies |
| Trustee Transfer Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $10000 | Varies |
| Trustee Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $10000 | Varies |
| Presidential Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $9000 | Varies |
| Dean's Transfer Scholarship - Lynchburg College | $8500 | Varies |
| Alumni Transfer Award - Lynchburg College | $6500 | Varies |
| Alumni Award - Lynchburg College | $6000 | Varies |
| Lynchburg College Transfer Scholarship Competition | $3500 | December 15, 2012 |
| Achievement Award - Lynchburg College | $3000 | Varies |
Schools Near Lynchburg College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | 1.7mi |
| Randolph College | 2.4mi |
| Miller-Motte Technical College | 3.0mi |
| Central Virginia Community College | 3.3mi |
| Liberty University | 3.3mi |
| Sweet Briar College | 13.2mi |
| Southern Virginia University | 25.2mi |
| Washington and Lee University | 30.3mi |
| Virginia Military Institute | 30.3mi |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 41.1mi |
| Hollins University | 41.9mi |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | 42.8mi |
| ECPI Technical College | 43.2mi |
| Longwood University | 43.8mi |
| Virginia Western Community College | 45.1mi |
