Virginia · Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg

A private Baptist HBCU in Lynchburg, Virginia, founded in 1886.

4-year, PrivateFounded 1886

Snapshot

At a glance

Undergraduate enrollment

125

Admission rate

Retention (first-year)

75%

Completion (150% of time)

38%

Pell recipients

75%

Black undergraduate share

83%

These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.

Student body

Undergraduate composition

Black

83%

Hispanic

1%

White

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian / Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

1%

Two or more races

0%

Nonresident

0%

Unknown

13%

Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.

Costs

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition, in-state

$11,360

Tuition, out-of-state

$11,360

Median federal loan debt

$9,859

Federal loan recipients

77%

Pell recipients

75%

Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.

Outcomes

Earnings, retention, and completion

Median earnings, 6 years

$24,718

Median earnings, 10 years

$28,396

Median debt

$9,859

Retention

75%

Completion

38%

Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.

Institution

Campus and classification

Accreditor

Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Campus setting

City: small

Carnegie basic

Baccalaureate/associate's colleges: mixed baccalaureate/associate's

Undergraduate profile

Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in

Size and setting

Very small four-year, highly residential

Average faculty salary

$4,122 monthly

Full-time faculty share

58%

DOE unit ID

234137

These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.

24 programs

Academic programs

Undergraduate certificate · 2

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies

Associate · 4

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Bachelor · 10

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Human Resources Management and Services
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master · 4

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management and Services
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral · 4

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Religion/Religious Studies

This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.