Description
Lynchburg College, a private coeducational institution founded in 1903 in covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offers distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service to the greater community.The mission of Lynchburg College is to develop students to have strong character and balanced perspectives, to prepare them for intelligent and wholehearted participation in a global society and for effective leadership in the civic, professional, spiritual, and social dimensions of life.
Lynchburg College provides students with a wide range of rigorous educational experiences that are grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, enhanced by professional studies, and nurtured by a residential community. The College serves the region through its outreach programs, cultural opportunities, resources, services, and the expertise of faculty, staff, and students.
In support of its mission, Lynchburg College endeavors to create a learning environment that:
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Develops the breadth of knowledge and other characteristics traditionally associated with liberal education;
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Develops depth of knowledge within chosen fields of study;
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Respects and supports broad diversity and global understanding;
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Values and celebrates all faith traditions;
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Fosters a student-centered environment; and
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Sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Hornets
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$28,925
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,925
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
2,670
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,183
- Freshman Class
- 594
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,670
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 81%
- Graduate
- 19%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 60%
- Out-of-State
- 40%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 57%
- Men
- 43%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 8%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 11%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 60%
- Maryland
- 12%
- New Jersey
- 5%
- Pennsylvania
- 4%
- Connecticut
- 3%
- Other
- 16%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%