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 52,823, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 111 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,015.

Lynchburg, VA

$15,015

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

99%

Acceptance Rate

79%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

104k

Students enrolled

92%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

21%

Black

15%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

241

Total Online Enrollment

94,674

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

23% On-campus

77% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold96% online

AssociateCheck Bold81% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold47% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold93% online

DoctorateCheck Bold89% 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.

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

30%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,362
State Grant Aid$4,160
Institution Grant Aid$9,570
Pell Grant Aid$4,652

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

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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.
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Legal Professions And Studies.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
20Philosophy And Religious Studies.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Social Sciences.
25Theology And Religious Vocations.
26Transportation And Materials Moving.
27Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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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