Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 26.1%
- Retention Rate
- 75.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $28,396
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 10.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $21,964 |
Outcomes Overview
Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates face significant financial challenges after college. With median debt of $24,250 and median earnings of $28,396 ten years out, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of 85%, well above the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 11% of typical graduate income, making repayment difficult. Only 10.59% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. The employment rate of 93.2% shows graduates find work, but many earn just $17,753 in their first year after college. As a small Baptist HBCU focused on serving low-income students, the school provides access to higher education, but the financial return represents a weak investment compared to other college options.