1501 Lakeside DriveLynchburg, VA 24501 434-544-8300
http://www.lynchburg.edu admissions@lynchburg.edu
About Lynchburg College
  • Year of Foundation 1903
  • Size of Campus 214 acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 2,049
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 60%, 40%, 36%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $28,960
  • Room and Board $8,020
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Selective
  • Application Fee 30
  • Enrollment No. 2,165
Reference: Lynchburg College
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.
Social Life And Activities
  • Percent students who are frat members 10%
  • Number of frat chapter houses 4
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 11%
  • Number of honor societies Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre), Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Delta Sigma Pi (Business), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Lambda Pi Eta (Communications), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen)
  • Number of frats 4
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
  • Number of sororities 5
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Faith, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Canterbury Club Episcopal Student Gathering, Catholic Community of LC, Disciples on Campus, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Organization, Methodist Student Fello
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Homecoming, Spring Fling, Monster Bash, Turkey Bowl
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) La Sociedad Hispanica, Black Students Association, International Society
  • Other on-campus organizations 3%
  • Number of students in fraternities 4
  • Alcohol Policies Yes
Transportation
  • Car Permitted On Campus No
  • Distance to nearest airport Richmond (120), Roanoke (60)
  • Distance to nearest train Lynchburg (3)
  • Distance to nearest bus Lynchburg (3)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
Student Housing
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (65%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (12%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 75%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 82
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 6%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available No
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 3%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 13%
  • Number of students using college housing 78%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined 3%
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 30%
Campus Services
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
  • Number Of Subscriptions 604
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 10
  • Computer Courses No
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network N/A
  • Number Of Microforms 454,996
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 0
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 5,466
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 0
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number of e-books 10,000
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 3,500
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Library Facilities College archives; faculty, student, and alumni publications
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 192,076
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Museums Daura Art Gallery, Claytor Nature Study Center, Ramsey-Freer Herbarium, Forensics cadaver lab; Centennial Hall audio-visual and television studios, Dillard Fine Arts Center
Student Employment and Career
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,363
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 23%
  • Employed Students after 1 year 90%
  • Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
  • Student Employment Federal Work Study Program Available
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs US and State Government Agencies ranging from Homeland Security to legislative aides, medical facilities such as Centra Health and Kessler Medical Research, physical training specialties such as Aegis Therapies and YMCA, laboratories such as JB Laboratori
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 87%
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 2 years 95%
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
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