Lynchburg College

1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
http://www.lynchburg.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1903
Religious AffiliationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Undergrad Students2,049
Endowment70,305,851
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,945
Room/Board6,400
Services
Associated FirmsUS and State Government Agencies ranging from Homeland Security to legislative aides, medical facilities such as Centra Health and Kessler Medical Research, physical training specialties such as Aegis Therapies and YMCA, laboratories such as JB Laboratori
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsDaura Art Gallery, Claytor Nature Study Center, Ramsey-Freer Herbarium, Forensics cadaver lab; Centennial Hall audio-visual and television studios, Dillard Fine Arts Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsDaura Art Gallery, Claytor Nature Study Center, Ramsey-Freer Herbarium, Forensics cadaver lab; Centennial Hall audio-visual and television studios, Dillard Fine Arts Center
Periodical Subs604
# of Books192,076
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months87%
within one year90%
within two years95%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities11%
Campus Size214 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing78%
College housing typescoed dorms (65%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (17%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (12%)
Popular EventsHomecoming, Spring Fling, Monster Bash, Turkey Bowl
Nearest AirportRichmond (120), Roanoke (60)
Nearest TrainLynchburg (3)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations88
# of fraternities4
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities11%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Critograph (Weekly), Prism art and literary magazine (yearly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre), Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Delta Sigma Pi (Business), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Lambda Pi Eta (Communications), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Phi Alpha Theta (History), Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen), Phi Kappa Phi (Academic), Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Language), Psi Chi (Psychology), Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology), Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing), Society of Westover Fellows
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Faith, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Canterbury Club Episcopal Student Gathering, Catholic Community of LC, Disciples on Campus, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Organization, Methodist Student Fellowship, Quaker Meeting, ReJOYce in Jesus
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) La Sociedad Hispanica, Black Students Association, International Society
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Ballroom Dance, Chess, Lacrosse, Cycling, Disc Golf, Men's Soccer, Shotokan Karate, Ultimate Disc, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Ski and Snowboard, Commuter Students, English, Gay Straight Alliance, Istoria, Anime, Democrats, Economics and Investment, New Horizons, One Step Up Dance Team, Peer Advocates for CCampus Education, Physics Students, Student Nurse's Association, Theoria, Circle K Service, Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority, Habitat for Humanity, Choral Union, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Gospel Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Connection Leaders, Enrollment Student Organization, EMS, Student Activities Board, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Summer Transition Program, Class of 2006, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Class of 2009, Club Sports Council, Interfraternity Council, National PanHellenic Council, Panhellenic Council, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Student Government Association Senate, Student Judicial Boards