Virginia University Of Lynchburg

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Virginia Baptist State Convention established the university in 1886 as the Lynchburg Baptist Seminary. It came to be known by its current name in 1996. Students are offered certificate and associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in various subjects. A master’s and doctoral degree program in religious studies is also available. The academic divisions of the university are:

• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Religion

VUL’s SGA oversees the student activities at the university. Financial aid is available through scholarships like the E.C. Smith Scholarship, the AAUW- Lynchburg Branch and the Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in business and management.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Virginia University Of Lynchburg is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 267 in 2009-2010 (195 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 48% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Virginia University Of Lynchburg provides on-campus housing for 48 of its 195 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Virginia University Of Lynchburg offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

LIBERAL ARTS (17 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Sociology

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (37 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Religion/Religious Studies