University of Lynchburg Acceptance Rate
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,813
- Admitted
- 3,956
- Yield
- 12.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate has risen from 66.7% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,515 to 4,813 (-13%) over that period.
Its 82.2% rate makes University of Lynchburg more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
University of Lynchburg has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,515 | 3,681 | 66.7% | 512 |
| 2015–16 | 4,916 | 3,412 | 69.4% | 527 |
| 2016–17 | 5,223 | 3,331 | 63.8% | 521 |
| 2017–18 | 4,880 | 3,638 | 74.5% | 543 |
| 2019–20 | 4,477 | 4,076 | 91% | 477 |
| 2020–21 | 3,694 | 3,593 | 97.3% | 439 |
| 2021–22 | 3,102 | 3,005 | 96.9% | 336 |
| 2022–23 | 3,230 | 3,099 | 95.9% | 410 |
| 2023–24 | 4,813 | 3,956 | 82.2% | 478 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,749 | 2,260 | 82.2% |
| Men | 2,064 | 1,696 | 82.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–630 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 |
How University of Lynchburg compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate?
University of Lynchburg's acceptance rate is 82.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,956 admitted of 4,813 applicants).
Is University of Lynchburg test optional?
University of Lynchburg is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg received 4,813 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,956.
What SAT score do you need for University of Lynchburg?
Admitted students at University of Lynchburg typically scored 490–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Lynchburg getting harder to get into?
University of Lynchburg has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.7% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lynchburg.edu/.