Liberty University

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About Liberty University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Christian

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Liberty University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 48,135, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 99 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,409.

Lynchburg, VA

$15,409

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

99%

Acceptance Rate Insight

99% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

79%

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

62%

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

96k

Students enrolled

91%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

22%

Black

14%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

199

Total Online Enrollment

86,959

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

26% On-campus

74% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold95% online

AssociateCheck Bold79% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold39% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold95% online

DoctorateCheck Bold88% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

29%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

28%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,109
State Grant Aid$3,634
Institution Grant Aid$10,834
Pell Grant Aid$4,583

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
19Military Technologies.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
23Philosophy And Religious Studies.
24Physical Sciences.
25Psychology.
26Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
27Security And Protective Services.
28Social Sciences.
29Theology And Religious Vocations.
30Transportation And Materials Moving.
31Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.

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