University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

980–1230

Median ~1110

Acceptance rate

43%

Enrollment

1,577

ACT middle 50%

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How Lynchburg compares

The ~1110 SAT midpoint ranks #160 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #11 of 15 in VA.
Its 43% acceptance rate is more selective than 77% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($56,380) are $6,686 below the $63,066 median across that pool.

National SAT rank

#160 of 197

SAT rank in VA

#11 of 15

More selective than

77% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$6,686

What the numbers say about Lynchburg

The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 980 to 1230. A planning score near or above 1270 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 43% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 57% completion rate and $56,380 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$36,750

Tuition (out-of-state)

$36,750

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$56,380

4-year completion rate (150% time)

57%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 980 and 1230. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1270 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1230 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1110 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
980 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1230

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

980–1220

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 980

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Lynchburg's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of North Georgia	Dahlonega, GA	980–1210	68%
Western Connecticut State University	Danbury, CT	1040–1170	87%
Hawaii Pacific University	Honolulu, HI	1000–1200	86%
University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, HI	1080–1290	87%
West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	1010–1220	89%
Randolph-Macon College	Ashland, VA	980–1220	87%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Lynchburg?

University of Lynchburg's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 980–1230, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1270 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Lynchburg's acceptance rate?

University of Lynchburg's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 43%.

How much does it cost to attend Lynchburg?

Published tuition is approximately $36,750 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Lynchburg test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Lynchburg's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.lynchburg.edu