- Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–620 reading and writing, 460–610 math
- Average net price: $22,921 a year (2022–23)
University of Lynchburg GPA requirements
University of Lynchburg requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Lynchburg hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Lynchburg acceptance rate
University of Lynchburg admitted 2,988 of 6,948 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Lynchburg in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 545 | 610 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1125 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Lynchburg looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Lynchburg awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,921 a year at University of Lynchburg in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Lynchburg hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,988 of 6,948 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do University of Lynchburg students have?
The middle 50% of University of Lynchburg's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (11% of them) scored 520–620 in Reading and Writing and 460–610 in Math. The median scores were 580 (Reading and Writing) and 545 (Math).
Does University of Lynchburg accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Lynchburg awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Lynchburg?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,921 a year at University of Lynchburg, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of LynchburgU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).