Life University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Life University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Life University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Marietta, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 921, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,420.

Marietta, GA

$12,420

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Acceptance Rate Insight

96% 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.

61%

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% 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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptNot required or recommended

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*Implied no

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 Percentile17-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile890-1085

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

35%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

43%

Unknown

4%

Black

21%

Hispanic

21%

Two or more races

%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

50%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

986

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold25% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold20% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

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$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
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$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

34%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,398
State Grant Aid$2,714
Institution Grant Aid$8,622
Pell Grant Aid$4,490

Financial Outlook

$17k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

23.8%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse

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.
3COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
4CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES.
5FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
6HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
7HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
8LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
9MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
10PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
11PSYCHOLOGY.

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.