More selective than 80% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Lynchburg over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at University of Lynchburg, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.04–4.0 | 1040–1240 | — | — |
| Fall 2025 | 2.93–3.96 | — | — | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. ACT omitted: 19 students reported; Entering freshmen 415; reporting SAT 38, ACT 19, GPA 410 Entering freshmen 399; reporting SAT NA, ACT NA, GPA 367
University of Lynchburg SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 620 |
| SAT math | 460 | 610 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Lynchburg admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 520–620 | 460–610 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 490–630 | 490–600 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Lynchburg compared with other Virginia colleges?
University of Lynchburg has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 29% | 47% | $9,210 |
| 6 | William & Mary | 34% | 89% | $19,096 |
| 7 | Regent University | 38% | 57% | $19,923 |
| 8 | Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | 62% | $22,400 |
| 9 | University of Lynchburg | 43% | 57% | $22,235 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 55% | 86% | $24,953 |
| 11 | Averett University | 57% | 48% | $22,925 |
| 12 | Bluefield University | 59% | 18% | $25,573 |
| 13 | Hampton University | 62% | 57% | $25,319 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Lynchburg
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Lynchburg admissions questions
What is the University of Lynchburg acceptance rate?
University of Lynchburg accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,956 of 4,813 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Lynchburg require the SAT or ACT?
University of Lynchburg considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Lynchburg?
The middle 50% of University of Lynchburg enrolled first-year students scored 980–1230 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Lynchburg?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (478 of 3,956).
Is University of Lynchburg getting harder to get into?
University of Lynchburg accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Lynchburg overview