About Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia, offers students the best of both worlds.

Our setting near the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River means you’ll have lots of opportunities for outdoor fun. And because four other institutions of higher learning call Lynchburg home, the student population here is roughly 16,000. It’s the quintessential college town with plenty going on.

The Lynchburg area is home to a diverse community of more than 130,000 people and hundreds of dining and entertainment options. For instance, you can hear a wide range of live music at 10 area venues. Restaurants range from diners to upscale options. Trendy coffeehouses abound, and movie theaters are easy to get to.

And if that’s not enough for you, hop in the car: we’re an easy drive from both Richmond and Washington, D.C.