Colleges in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg is a city in Virginia. According to Census data, the population is 126,814 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Lynchburg, Virginia. In addition, there are 8 colleges located within 30 miles from Lynchburg.
By school type, there are one public and six private schools. By school level, there are five 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Lynchburg, Virginia is $19,911 for Virginia residents and $18,751 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 94.00% and the average SAT score is 1,100. A total of 104,224 students enrolled in schools in Lynchburg, Virginia, of which 82,709 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Lynchburg, Virginia
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Lynchburg and 2 schools near Lynchburg, Virginia ordered by distance from Lynchburg. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Lynchburg | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.51 miles | $35,540 | 2,394 | 59% | 10 to 1 | $10,605 | 82.0% | 1,100 |
| Centra College Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.98 miles | $10,243 | 227 | - | 10 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.19 miles | $9,248 | 837 | 87% | 14 to 1 | $10,368 | - | - |
| Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.77 miles | $29,010 | 553 | 49% | 7 to 1 | $17,310 | 95.0% | 1,100 |
| Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg, VA Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.89 miles | $11,001 | 3,388 | 28% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Lynchburg, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.00 miles | $20,396 | 116 | 45% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.50 miles | $15,822 | 96,709 | 65% | 18 to 1 | $8,340 | 99.0% | - |
| Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 12.39 miles | $25,110 | 460 | 61% | 8 to 1 | $12,300 | 72.0% | 1,230 |
| Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 25.09 miles | $20,040 | 1,053 | 46% | 17 to 1 | - | 100.0% | 1,150 |
| Average | - | $18,751 | 104,224 | 56% | 13 to 1 | $11,656 | 94.0% | 1,100 |