A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Virginia University of Lynchburg are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Virginia University of Lynchburg is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
98%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Virginia University of Lynchburg with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Virginia University of Lynchburg has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
359
|
| Women |
478
|
Virginia University of Lynchburg serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
60%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 50.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234137 IPEDS survey data for Virginia University of Lynchburg.