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#646 in US ranking Lynchburg, VA
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Private not-for-profit
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Cost

Cost / year
$52,277
Tuition & fees
$38,150
Avg. aid
$22,229
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT range
980–1230

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$47,262
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Lynchburg?

Reported graduation outcomes show that 52% of the measured University of Lynchburg cohort completed within four years and 57% completed within six. These are cohort measures for first-time, full-time degree-seeking students, not completion rates for every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The five-percentage-point difference between the four- and six-year figures shows that some students in the measured cohort finished after year four. The reported first-year retention rate is 71%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in that measure returned for the next year. Retention and graduation describe different groups and time periods, so the figures should not be treated as interchangeable.

For a prospective student, the practical question is whether the intended major can be completed on a workable schedule. Reviewing prerequisite sequences, placement requirements, and advising access may be particularly useful when comparing an on-time plan with the possible cost of additional terms.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Lynchburg?

College Scorecard program figures report the median earnings of federally aided completers one year after finishing a particular program, where enough information is available for publication. They are early-career observations for a defined group, not a salary forecast for every graduate.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $63,096 for registered nursing and $42,302 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods. Other published examples include $35,030 for business administration and $31,806 for psychology. Differences can reflect occupations, further education, geography, hours worked, and which graduates are included; they should not be read as a ranking of instructional quality.

The university reports career support including individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking. Those services may help with a search, but their availability is not an employment outcome. Students comparing programs should consider licensure requirements, likely starting roles, and later-career possibilities alongside the one-year earnings measure.

University of Lynchburg Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
57%
4-year graduation
52%
6-year graduation
57%

University of Lynchburg Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
71%
First-year retention, part-time students
60%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

University of Lynchburg Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$47,262
4 years after graduation
$60,701
5 years after graduation
$58,861
7 years after graduation
$65,581
10 years after starting college
$57,425

Alumni Salary for University of Lynchburg Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$29,707

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$35,030

Communication and Media Studies

$24,790

Criminology

$26,676

English Language and Literature, General

$20,905

Psychology, General

$31,806

Public Health

$36,120

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$63,096

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$42,302

University of Lynchburg Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

452065

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

233558

Health Professions and Related Programs

51657

Social Sciences

312152

Education

17421

Psychology

17320

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

10616

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

5914

Visual and Performing Arts

10313

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

11011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

571572

Education

25934

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

161632

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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