Safety Score
8.10 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lynchburg, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Lynchburg
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,592-student campus.
- 8.10
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,809
- Rank of 3,050
- #66
- VA rank
- 2,592
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Lynchburg reports 8.10 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,809 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 94% of ranked campuses its size.
- 8.10
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,809
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 94%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 11
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Lynchburg decreased from 23 to 11 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Lynchburg is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, VA, enrolling approximately 2,592 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 51 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #66 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,592 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Lynchburg is "Burglary" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.00 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Lynchburg reports 709% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2809
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#66
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Lynchburg sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
8 safer than 6% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Lynchburg percentile rank 7.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2809 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Lynchburg reports 709% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $36,750
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,750
- Avg Net Price
- $22,235
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 43%
- SAT Average
- 1125
- SAT Math Range
- 460–610
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,261
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,380
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Lynchburg: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 35% (17 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Fondling | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 56 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 55 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 2 | 22 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 98 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Lynchburg vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
VA
University of Lynchburg
8.10 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Columbia College
0.39 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Illinois Valley Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Columbia College
Sonora, CA · 2,594 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL · 2,594 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX · 2,595 enrolled
Safety Score 4.24
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK · 2,595 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Blacksburg, VA · 2,596 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Lynchburg nationally (rank #2809), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Lynchburg safe?
University of Lynchburg has a safety score of 8.10 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,809 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Lynchburg?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Lynchburg compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does University of Lynchburg have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Lynchburg reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Lynchburg's Safety Profile
University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA enrolls 2,592 students and has a safety score of 8.10 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2809 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 23 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Lynchburg's 8.10 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Lynchburg against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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