Lynchburg, VA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 91% to 82% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,477 | 4,076 | 477 | 91% |
| 2020 | 3,694 | 3,593 | 439 | 97% |
| 2021 | 3,102 | 3,005 | 336 | 97% |
| 2022 | 3,230 | 3,099 | 410 | 96% |
| 2023 | 4,813 | 3,956 | 478 | 82% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,260 of 2,749 women and 1,696 of 2,064 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Lynchburg has an acceptance rate of 82% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,956 of 4,813 applicants.
Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,813 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 478 enrolled.
No. University of Lynchburg is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 91% to 82% — it has become more selective.