Welcome to the University of Lynchburg!
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Undeniably Life-Changing
Start where you are. Go exactly where you want to be.
As a student at an international school, you understand the value of diversity, excellence, and service.
We do, too. And that's why you'll find them at the heart of the University of Lynchburg experience.
At Lynchburg, you’ll not only get the kind of world-class education that produces alumni like Setsuko Thurlow, who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, or Kevin Scott, executive vice president of AI and chief technology officer of Microsoft. Here, you’ll build personal connections with faculty and staff that can last a lifetime.
Lynchburg has it all — and is close to it all
Whether you’re looking for a career in computer science, intelligence studies, marketing and communications, medicine, nursing, or any of our other 100+ areas of study, you’ll find a degree program that prepares you to thrive in any environment.
And with a student body that’s 23% multicultural — including students from 34 countries —Lynchburg is a community dedicated to inclusive excellence. You'll discover our international student support office helps you navigate studying in a global setting with ease.
Where is Lynchburg, Virginia?
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of Lynchburg is located within a 3 to 3.5-hour drive to Washington, D.C., Charlotte, North Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Three additional airports (in Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg) are within a 1-hour radius.
The Lynchburg train station is conveniently located near campus and offers Amtrak rail service to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and New York, New York, among other popular destinations.
Filled with gorgeous views, a thriving arts and restaurant scene, and exciting outdoor adventure, Lynchburg was voted the nation's #2 Best College Town by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Small classes. Big impact.
Get personalized attention and opportunities to lead that set you apart.
Happy
students
Students give the Lynchburg experience a 92% satisfaction rate — almost 30% above the national average!
Up to $88,000 in scholarships*
Your academic success today can turn into generous scholarships for tomorrow.
*Over four years
"Lynchburg is a place that welcomes everyone to the Hornet family. Coming here was the best decision I’ve made. I not only found a place that offers me opportunities for my future, but I’ve also found my home."
Lauren Cote
Business Management major
Love sports? Join the Hive
As a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), the University of Lynchburg hosts 25 NCAA Div. III teams. With over 200 conference wins — including the 2023 National Baseball Championship — it’s no mystery why we always say, “It’s a great day to be a Hornet!”
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