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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. Students attending Virginia University Of Lynchburg come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

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

Student Body

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

Student Life

Meal plans are available.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Tuition and Affordability

Virginia University Of Lynchburg 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 (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy25religion, ministry
Liberal Arts12liberal arts and sciences, sociology

Number of programs and degrees for Virginia University Of Lynchburg in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree142
Associate's degree81
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years81
Doctor's degree51
First-professional degree21

Student Body

Virginia University Of Lynchburg is a historically black college.

In 2007, Virginia University Of Lynchburg had a total enrollment of 217 students (157 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate64%
Graduate20%
First Professional16%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White2%
Black97%
Asian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

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 40 of its 157 (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 10 meals per week.

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track155

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*0*
Associate professoracademic year1*0*
Assistant professoracademic year2*1*
Instructoracademic year10$10,5004$15,000
All faculty totalacademic year14$11,9645$14,240

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

Virginia University Of Lynchburg Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

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

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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