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Lynchburg College is a private college located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It was founded by Dr. Josephus Hopwood in the year 1903. The college's main campus spreads across an area of more than 210 acres. Lynchburg College offers a number of graduate, undergraduate, and pre-professional programs in over 30 major and 40 minor degrees. The college is divided into the following schools:
Lynchburg College competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Their teams are known as the Hornets. The Hornets participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer.
Lynchburg College can be found in Lynchburg, VA (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 science, media, art studies, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, 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 460 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Lynchburg College centered around 450 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Lynchburg College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,490 students were enrolled in Lynchburg College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lynchburg College offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.lynchburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 136 | educational administration, teacher education, special ed, school counseling, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, health teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | English, sociology, economics, political science, history, international relations, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Science | 48 | exercise physiology, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 43 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, community health services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science |
| Medical Administration | 14 | public health education |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Lynchburg College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 446 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 116 | 8 |
In 2007, Lynchburg College had a total enrollment of 2,490 students (2,256 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 | 4,120 | 2,868 | 70% | 602 | 21% |
| Men | 1,651 | 1,179 | 71% | 274 | 23% |
| Women | 2,469 | 1,689 | 68% | 328 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,837 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,837 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Lynchburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372000)
Lynchburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,902 | 11 | $68,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $63,010 | 21 | $59,819 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $51,602 | 41 | $49,805 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,161 | 5 | $39,781 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $62,435 | 78 | $54,446 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Finance, 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 ADMINISTRATION
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lynchburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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