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Lynchburg College can be found in Lynchburg, Virginia (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. Lynchburg College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Lynchburg College are in mathematics, media, art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Lynchburg College centered around 470 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Lynchburg College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,428 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Lynchburg College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Lynchburg College. The school offers students meal plans. Lynchburg College student athletes compete in Old Dominion Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lynchburg College
1501 Lakeside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501-3199
General Phone: (434) 544-8100
Admissions Phone: (434) 544-8300
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 544-8228
http://www.lynchburg.edu
Lynchburg College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 92 | teacher education, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, health teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | English, political science, sociology, history, international relations, Spanish language, French language, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 62 | business management, accounting, marketing |
| Media | 44 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Science | 25 | biomedical sciences, exercise physiology, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | public health education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Lynchburg College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 349 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 65 | 6 |
In 2005, Lynchburg College had a total enrollment of 2,428 students (2,182 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 61% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 92 % |
Lynchburg College offers campus housing for 1,700 of its 2,182 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,009 | 2,884 | 72% | 554 | 19% |
| Men | 1,549 | 1,117 | 72% | 232 | 21% |
| Women | 2,460 | 1,767 | 72% | 322 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 544-8300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,700 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 780 |
Financial Aid:
Lynchburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 544-8228
Lynchburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $66,062 | 6 | $59,006 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $58,094 | 22 | $55,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $46,834 | 24 | $44,697 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $36,991 | 4 | $35,774 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $54,960 | 56 | $49,901 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lynchburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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