University of Lynchburg Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 42%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of Lynchburg are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Lynchburg students
Race	Percent of Students
White	73%
Black	11%
Hispanic	5%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4%
International	3%
Race Unknown	3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Lynchburg with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Lynchburg has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Lynchburg students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	39%
Women	61%

Enrollment by gender for University of Lynchburg students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	907
Women	1,409

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 42%

University of Lynchburg draws 57 percent of students from Virginia, 19 percent from other states, and 23 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Lynchburg students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	57%
Out of State	19%
Foreign	23%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$73,876 per year

31% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,316

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	8.3%
Part-time undergraduates	4.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232609.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026