Lynchburg, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Virginia 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 589-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#612
Rank of 3,050
#20
VA rank
589
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Virginia University of Lynchburg reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #612 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#612
of 3,050 ranked nationally
0
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

No change

Virginia University of Lynchburg was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changes

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, VA, enrolling approximately 589 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #20 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 589 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 3.06 incidents per 1,000 students, Virginia University of Lynchburg reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#612

Above-average safety

State Rank (VA)

#20

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Virginia University of Lynchburg percentile rank 79.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #612 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Virginia University of Lynchburg reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,360
Avg Net Price
$21,253
Median Debt
$24,250
Pell Grant Recipients
75%
How does this cost rank in VA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
33%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$24,718
Median Earnings (10yr)
$28,396

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Virginia University of Lynchburg: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Virginia 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).

Selected

VA

Virginia University of Lynchburg

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#612
Enrollment
589
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Virginia University of Lynchburg nationally (rank #612), regardless of size or state.

Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
National Rank #611
City University of Seattle
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #613
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton, VA
National Rank #610
Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
National Rank #614
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington, VA
National Rank #609

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia University of Lynchburg safe?
Virginia University of Lynchburg has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #612 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Virginia University of Lynchburg?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Virginia University of Lynchburg compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Virginia University of Lynchburg have fire safety data?
Yes. Virginia University of Lynchburg reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Virginia University of Lynchburg's Safety Profile

Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA enrolls 589 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #612 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Virginia University of Lynchburg's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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