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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.
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Campus Location2058 Garfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
USA
Main Tel: 4345285276126
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Virginia University Of Lynchburg HighlightsWhere Virginia University Of Lynchburg stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Baptist religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 14 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 8 | 1 | | Associate | 8 | 1 | | Doctorale | 5 | 1 | | First-professional degree | 2 | 1 |
StudentsVirginia University Of Lynchburg is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Virginia University Of Lynchburg was 217 in 2007 (157 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 64% of enrolled students, graduate students are 20%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 16%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,300 | | Room | $ 1,600 | | Board | $ 2,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 650 | | Other | $ 5,577 |
Financial Aid: Virginia University Of Lynchburg participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
Housing and MealsVirginia University Of Lynchburg provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 157 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (12 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (25 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religion/Religious Studies
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