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Virginia University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia. 125 undergraduates.

35%Graduation rate19 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$20,240Average net price per yearAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$31,749Median earnings 10 years after starting46% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$24,625Median debt at graduation14% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($24,625) equals 78% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($31,749). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$14,336
$30,000–$48,000$25,757
$48,001–$75,000$26,689
$75,001–$110,000$26,888
Over $110,000$27,089

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $11,360.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate35%54%
Return for second year75%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$30,389$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$31,749$58,912
Median debt at graduation$24,625$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

5 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Religion/Religious Studies4———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

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Quick answers

How much does Virginia University of Lynchburg cost per year?
The average net price at Virginia University of Lynchburg, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $20,240 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates earn?
Former Virginia University of Lynchburg students earn a median of $31,749 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg?
35% of Virginia University of Lynchburg students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from Virginia University of Lynchburg is $24,625. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.