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University of Lynchburg admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- SAT (middle 50%): 980-1230
University of Lynchburg is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into University of Lynchburg
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1230 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Lynchburg a stronger bet. Below 980, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Lynchburg a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Lynchburg's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Lynchburg with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Lynchburg?
University of Lynchburg has a 43% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Lynchburg?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Lynchburg scored 980-1230 on the SAT. Scoring above 1230 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 980 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is University of Lynchburg a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Lynchburg's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.