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University of Lynchburg SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1000 to 1210
ACT Range22 to 27
Average GPA3.46
Acceptance Rate43%

Lynchburg is test-optional, but with a 43% acceptance rate, a strong score can still give you a useful edge. Since more applicants submit SAT than ACT here, aim for the upper end of the SAT range, around 1210 or higher, especially if your GPA is near the 3.46 average.

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Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Lynchburg facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Lynchburg is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,595 students. Lynchburg has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

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Location

Lynchburg, VA

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Key University of Lynchburg application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Lynchburg, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your superscore. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is usually the last fall test date with scores back in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit, so the same $37,720 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. With 55% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $21,070, scholarships can play a meaningful role. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline.

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The University of Lynchburg’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total $51,420. About 55% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $24,812. Merit awards average $21,070, which can substantially reduce the billed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $27,038.

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Student life at University of Lynchburg

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Opera
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

74% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

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Living-learning
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of men join fraternities, and 6% of women join sororities.

Greek housing available

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