C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, founded in 1903, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 214-acre campus with colonial style architecture is located in Lynchburg, 120 miles west of Richmond. Web Site www.lynchburg.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,048 Women 1,243 (60.7%) Men 805 (39.3%) Graduate Students 760 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 75% of 4,880 applicants were admitted No Yes Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.43 SAT Math 490-580 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 510-600 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 19-24 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $51,620 Tuition and Fees $37,690 Room and Board $10,680 Average Percent of Need Met 81% Average Freshman Award $29,360 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $35,290
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 162 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 33% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Lynchburg Population 77,113 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 72% of all students NCAA Division III Hornets 12% of women participate 12% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 51.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 73% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 25.0% 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.4% Asian 10.4% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.8% White 3.8% Unknown 2.0% from 11 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 2 History 2 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1501 Lakeside Drive City, State, Zip Lynchburg, VA 24501-3199 Phone (434) 544-8300 Fax (434) 544-8653 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admissions@lynchburg.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 15 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification December 15 No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $30 Fee may be reduced or waived if student applies online. Check with Admissions Office. Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted Not accepted Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Recommended for all freshmen 2 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 75% of 4,880 applicants were admitted 75% of 3,026 applicants were admitted 73% of 1,854 applicants were admitted 626 (17%) of 3,638 admitted students enrolled 372 (16%) of 2,280 admitted students enrolled 254 (19%) of 1,358 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 490-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 18% Score of 500-600 51% Score of 400-500 28% Score of 300-400 2% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 510-600 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 24% Score of 500-600 51% Score of 400-500 21% Score of 300-400 1% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.43 3.75 and Above 36% 3.50-3.74 15% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 14% 2.00-2.49 4% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 19-24 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 3% Score of 24-29 26% Score of 18-23 61% Score of 12-17 10% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 0% Top quarter: 0% Top half: 0% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $51,620 Tuition and Fees $37,690 Room and Board $10,680 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,050 Payment Plans Prepayment plan, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline November 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003720 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $29,360 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 499 (92.1%) of freshmen 431 (86.4%) of applicants 431 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 116 (26.9%) of aid recipients Received by 431 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $26,691 Received by 332 (77.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,465 Received by 97 (22.5%) of aid recipients 105 (19.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,157 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 78% Average Award $28,781 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,646 (85.4%) of undergraduates 1,497 (91.0%) of applicants 1,497 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 329 (22.0%) of aid recipients Received by 1,496 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,227 Received by 1,220 (81.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,381 Received by 259 (17.3%) of aid recipients 424 (22.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,983
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 80% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $35,290 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,347
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminology Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Exercise Physiology French Language and Literature Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General International Relations and Affairs Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music, General Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences Engineering Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 162 Part-Time Faculty 108 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 53% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 33% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 74% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 491,766 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 300 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Not Offered Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Higher Education History Music Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Reading Education School Psychology Science Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Educational Leadership and Administration Physical Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Lynchburg Population 77,113 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Suburban environment 264 acres Temperature 24.7 average low in January, 82.6 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 60 mile(s) from campus in Roanoke 4 mile(s) from campus in Lynchburg 2 mile(s) from campus in Lynchburg HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed housing, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 72% of all students Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 22% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Hornets Crimson and gray Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x Equestrian Sports x x Field Hockey x Golf x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports rugby, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, student activities board, enrollment student ambassadors, emergency services, greek life 12% of women participate 12% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,048 Women 1,243 (60.7%) Men 805 (39.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,928 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 760 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.4% Asian 10.4% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.8% White 3.8% Unknown 2.0% from 11 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 51.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 57.4% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 59.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 73% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 25.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018