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

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%