University of Lynchburg

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,720

3% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$24,202

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

74.5%

4,880 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

2,810

83.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

58.8%

357 Graduates

About

University of Lynchburg is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Lynchburg were Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (46 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (39 degrees).

In 2017, 711 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Lynchburg. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (487 degrees), 6.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Lynchburg is $36,720, which is $15,987 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Lynchburg is $36,720, which is $15,987 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,202.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 67% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$36,720

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Lynchburg was $36,720. The cost of tuition at University of Lynchburg is $15,987 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$24,202

2017 Value

2.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Lynchburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,202. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Lynchburg grew by 2.15%.

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

$10,120

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Lynchburg was of $10,120 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 5.53% between 2016 and 2017. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

67%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Lynchburg received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2016, when 90% 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.

Admissions

University of Lynchburg received 4,880 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 6.57% annual decline. Out of those 4,880 applicants, 3,638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,810 students enrolled at University of Lynchburg in 2017, and 89% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Lynchburg has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

3,638

Accepted Out of 4,880

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Lynchburg was 74.5% (3,638 admissions from 4,880 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 63.8%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -6.57%, while admissions grew by 9.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Lynchburg (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

89%

Submission Percentage

484

Scores Submitted

89% of enrolled first-time students at University of Lynchburg in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Lynchburg has a total enrollment of 2,810 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Lynchburg is 2,337 students and the part-time enrollment is 473. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at University of Lynchburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Lynchburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0356% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Lynchburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Lynchburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,810 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Lynchburg is 2,337 and the part-time enrollment is 473. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at University of Lynchburg are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% 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

75%

2017 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Lynchburg had a retention rate approximately the same as 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

White
1,975
Black or African American
284
Hispanic or Latino
108

The enrolled student population at University of Lynchburg is 70.3% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0356% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 227 students (8.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 223 more women than men received degrees from University of Lynchburg. The majority of degree recipients at University of Lynchburg are white (487 degrees awarded). There were 6.96 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Lynchburg is Registered Nursing (49 degrees awarded), followed by Speech Communication & Rhetoric (46 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (39 degrees).

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 Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Education (118 degrees), and Communications (46 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,018,333 people), Physicians (396,847 people), Secondary school teachers (351,264 people), Education administrators (307,309 people), and Other managers (299,974 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Lynchburg are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Education (118 degrees), Communications (46 degrees), History (12 degrees), and Biology (54 degrees).

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, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (2,997,778 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,245 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (582,627 people), Offices of physicians (210,423 people), and Computer Systems Design (178,503 people).

Degrees

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

Registered Nursing
49 degree-majorss awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
46 degree-majorss awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
39 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Lynchburg was Registered Nursing with 49 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 244 degrees were awarded to men at University of Lynchburg, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (467).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 45 degrees were awarded to men at University of Lynchburg in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 67 degrees were awarded to women at University of Lynchburg in Registered Nursing, which is 16.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 47% of students graduating from University of Lynchburg completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 2.24% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
487 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
Unknown
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Lynchburg is white (487 degrees awarded). There were 6.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

8.72% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
315 degrees awarded
White Male
172 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Lynchburg is white female (315 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (172 degrees).

Operations

University of Lynchburg has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $12.5M (11.9%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, University of Lynchburg had a total salary expenditure of $68.3M. University of Lynchburg employs 73 Assistant professors, 60 Associate professors, and 51 Professors. Most academics at University of Lynchburg are Female Assistant professors (41), Female Associate professors(34), and Male Assistant professors (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Lynchburg are: Service, with 98 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$104M

2017 Endowment

8.08%

growth from 2016

University of Lynchburg has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Lynchburg grew 8.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $71.3M 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

$292k - Federal
$346k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Lynchburg received $292k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $346k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$33.1M

2017 Salaries

4.77%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Lynchburg paid a median of $33.1M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($68.3M) and a 4.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.3% decline from 2015 and a 2.68% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.8M

Instructional Salaries

196

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Lynchburg paid a total of $13.8M to 196 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

73 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

98 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Lynchburg were Assistant professor with 73 employees; Associate professor with 60 employees; and Associate professor with 51 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Lynchburg were Service with 98 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Lynchburg was Female Assistant professor with 41 employees, Female Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 32 employees.

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

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