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Virginia University Of Lynchburg

Overview of Virginia University Of Lynchburg

The main campus of Virginia University Of Lynchburg is in Lynchburg, VA (a small city). The school is a Baptist institution. Virginia University Of Lynchburg is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Virginia University Of Lynchburg students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts and religion and philosophy.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 217 enrolled students. Virginia University Of Lynchburg has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.

Student Life

Meal plans are available.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Tuition and Affordability

The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Virginia University Of Lynchburg

Virginia University Of Lynchburg
2058 Garfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
http://www.vul.edu

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy24religion, ministry
Business and Management18business and related services
Liberal Arts8liberal arts and sciences, sociology

Number of programs and degrees for Virginia University Of Lynchburg in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree263
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years101
Doctor's degree81
Associate's degree61
First-professional degree01

Student Body

Virginia University Of Lynchburg is a historically black college.

In 2007-2008, Virginia University Of Lynchburg had a total enrollment of 217 students (170 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
(Foreign Students)100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-191%
20-212%
22-245%
25-293%
30-343%
35-396%
40-4926%
50-6445%
65+8%

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time31 %
Part-Time59 %

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Room and Board (2007)

Virginia University Of Lynchburg offers campus housing for 48 of its 170 (full-time) students.

(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.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,300
Room and board$ 8,577
Room charge$ 1,600
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 650
Other expenses$ 5,577

Financial Aid:
Virginia University Of Lynchburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376200)

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year2*1*
Instructoracademic year9$10,1114$11,250
All faculty totalacademic year13$12,0007$14,500

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies

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Virginia University Of Lynchburg Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Virginia University Of Lynchburg Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Virginia University Of Lynchburg % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Virginia University Of Lynchburg Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Virginia University Of Lynchburg Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Virginia University Of Lynchburg Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Virginia University Of Lynchburg % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Virginia University Of Lynchburg Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Virginia University Of Lynchburg Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Virginia University Of Lynchburg % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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