First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | December 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lynchburg.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 40 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 38 |
| Criminology | 35 |
| Psychology | 20 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 19 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Education | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 10 |
| Art/Art Studies | 9 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 9 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Intelligence | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Digital Marketing | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
266,432 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
761 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
12.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,010 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Randolph College3 mi
- Liberty University3 mi
- Sweet Briar College12 mi
- Southern Virginia University25 mi
- Virginia Military Institute30 mi
- Washington and Lee University30 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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