Applying to U of Lynchburg

Acceptance RateSAT Median
82.19% 1,100
University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate is 82.19% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,813 students applied and 3,956 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into U of Lynchburg.
U of Lynchburg's acceptance rate places 21st out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,100 at U of Lynchburg. U of Lynchburg's SAT score ranks 26th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to U of Lynchburg, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Lynchburg is 82.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.08%. 2,064 men and 2,749 women applied to U of Lynchburg and 1,696 men and 2,260 women students were accepted.
Among them, 195 men and 283 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Lynchburg.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of Lynchburg
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,8132,0642,74900
Admitted3,9561,6962,26000
Enrolled47819528300
Acceptance Rate 82.19%82.17%82.21%--
Yield 12.08%11.50%12.52%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Lynchburg 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 87 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 490 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at U of Lynchburg
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total98011001230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490560630
SAT Math490540600
ACT Composite--
ACT Math--
ACT English--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 478 first-year students enrolled in U of Lynchburg. The proportion of full-time students is 98.95% and part-time students is 1.05%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.79% and women students is 59.21%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Lynchburg.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at U of Lynchburg
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total47819528300
Full-time47319328000
Part-time52300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Lynchburg. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Lynchburg.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
U of Lynchburg Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Lynchburg.
Admission Information for Applying to U of Lynchburg
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.lynchburg.edu/admission/
Online Applicationadmissions.lynchburg.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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