College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1891 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
712 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$133,375,000 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$24,380 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$8,800 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
40 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Kappa Delta, international sociology honor society; Alpha Sigma Lambda, national honor society for students in continuing higher education; Eta Sigma Phi, national honor society in classics; Omicron Delta Epsilon, international honor society in economics; Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honor society; Phi Alpha Theta, national honor society in history; Pi Delta Phi, national French honor society; Psi Chi, national honor society in psychology; Sigma Pi Sigma, national honor society in physics; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ; Catholic Students Association; Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship; Jewish Students Association; UMMAH (partnership of Muslim and non-Muslim students) |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Women's Alliance; Pan World Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Amnesty International; Arts Council; Bridges; Chorale; Circle K; Circle of the Silver Web; Classic Movie Club; Class Executive Boards; College Republicans; Dollars and Sense Club; Environmental Club; Hail, Muse! etc. literary magazine; Health Advisory Board; The Helianthus yearbook; Language Clubs (Asian, French, Russian, Spanish); Macon Activities Council; Maier Museum Docents; Melpomene (Greek play production); Model United Nations; Pep Club; Philosophy Club; Pre-Law Society; Pre-Med Club; Psychology Club; Science Fiction and Fantasy Club; Secret Societies (social, sports, spirit); Sock & Buskin (theatre production); Songshine a cappella group; Student Athletic Advisory Committee; Student Government; SVEA; UMMAH; WWRM radio station; Young Democrats |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Sundial (bi-weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service |
Remedial: |
writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Public and private school systems
Federal and state government
Peace Corps
SunTrust Bank
GE Financial
Pfizer
Davenport & Company LLC Corporate Finance
Americorps
Non profit organizations |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
198,000 |
Library Facilities: |
Lynchburg Information Online Network (LION) provides automated access to the Lipscomb Library collection as well as access to materials from Sweet Briar College and the Lynchburg Public Library. Interlibrary loan is provided without charge. Worldwide information sources may be accessed via national automated networks and the Internet. The Lipscomb Library's special collections include the Pearl S. Buck Collection, the Lininger Children's Book Collection, the Watts Rare Book Room, the Charlotte Cushman Collection, the collection of Virginia writers, as well as audiovisual rooms, and a videocassette and DVD collection. |
Museums |
Maier Museum of American Art
Winfree Observatory
Equestrian Center
Nature Preserves (2)
Botanical Garden |
Computers Available: |
150 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
35 |
Wired Labs: |
150 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
100 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
N/A |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (96%), other housing options (4%) |
Sprinkler System: |
71% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
100 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Lynchburg, VA (10), Roanoke, Virginia (65) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Lynchburg, VA (5) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Lynchburg, VA (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Tacky Party, Dance Concert; Greek Play; Theatre productions; Pearl S. Buck Award; Symposium (bi-annual); Senior Dinner Dance; Pumpkin Parade; Ring Night; |
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