Jacqueline kelley, Cosmetology Program Director | LinkedIn
Jacqueline kelley, Cosmetology Program Director | LinkedIn
Of the seven institutions in the county, four provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of Lynchburg, Centra College and Liberty University.
At least 35,790 people applied to Lynchburg city colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 104,224 students enrolled in the universities, including 55,183 in undergraduate and 49,041 in graduate programs. In total 5.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (57.4%) and students of unknown ethinicity (17.4%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Liberty University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 96,709 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lynchburg | 3,230 | 3,101 | 2,394 |
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | -- | -- | 116 |
| Central Virginia Community College | -- | -- | 3,388 |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | -- | -- | 837 |
| Liberty University | 30,943 | 30,634 | 96,709 |
| Centra College | 15 | 6 | 227 |
| Randolph College | 1,602 | 1,522 | 553 |
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