Liberty University
Liberty University

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Liberty University is a Christian institution located in Lynchburg, VA. The 7,000-acre campus hosts more than 550 programs of study within its 17 colleges and schools. LU's mission of creating "Champions for Christ" is encouarged through the "mutually agreed upon expectation" that students attend Convocation, which is also streamed live, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It is the largest weekly gathering of Christian students in North America. The university features an Honors Program, the Eagle Scholarship Program, a Quiz Bowl Team, and Student Travel.  

Acceptance Rate:
99%
Average Net Price:
$28,762
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1171

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$28,762
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$15,822
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$15,822
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,919
Books and Supplies
$1599
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,570
$30k - $48k
$24,360
$48k - $75k
$26,872
$75k - $110k
$28,881
$110k+
$30,254
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
61%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,471
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,930
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,795

 

Students receiving state aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3666
Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,930
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,565
$30k - $48k
$14,392
$48k - $75k
$13,869
$75k - $110k
$13,178
$110k+
$10,373
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$114,853,336
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$41,647,299

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,676
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,790
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$244
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,402
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,184

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Evangelical Christian
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
99%
Acceptance Rate
30943
Students Applied
33%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
749
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
OtherDecember 31

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
70%
27%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1171
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
610
Reading
25th
530
75th
640
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
36%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
12%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
22
Top 25%
44
Top 50%
89

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-543-5317
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
96,709
Total Number of Undergrads
48,906
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
30%
20-39 Students
65%
40-99 Students
3%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
138

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
70%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
57
Countries Represented
60
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
7%
White
57%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
19%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
60%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Flames
School Colors
red, white, and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Conference USA
Total Male Athletes
260
Total Female Athletes
249
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Liberty University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,400
Top 5 Cities
Lynchburg
Washington
Atlanta
Richmond
Norfolk
Top 5 Employers
Liberty University
United States Army
United States Air Force
United States Navy
Liberty University Online
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,790
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$244
This campus is very large, 5,000 acres, and has many colleges and majors to offer. Not only will I excel in academia, but I will learn good time management, and real life knowledge.
Alicia from Camp Hill, PA
Liberty University offers top of the line education. From the faculty and the students, to the facilities and the resources, Liberty's primary focus is to prepare students to assume leadership roles in society (www.libertyu.com).
Melanie from Richmond Heights, OH
I feel like I'm learning a lot at LU. Every teacher I've had here is an excellent teacher and genuinely cared about their students. Most of the classes are good yet challenging. You can expect to put in many study hours. However, there are several freshman classes that are complete filler.
Brittany from Denver, PA
This college offers many different kinds of learning. Since it is a Christian university, there is a strong emphasis on the spiritual education that you will receive. Everyone is required to take a class in Old Testament Bible, New Testament Bible, and two Theology classes. These are not very difficult, but they are quite comprehensive. Our School of Religion is considered by many as one of the best undergraduate schools on the subject in the nation. We have an amazing nursing program and a strong Law School with a percentage of graduates passing the bar. Our school of engineering is growing and while currently unaccredited, it is seeking accreditation soon. The most important thing that you will learn at Liberty is how to live your life for Christ.
Scott from Phenix City, AL
I come from a small town and public high school. So Liberty was somewhat of a culture shock when it comes to academics. I have been challenged by the curriculum and forced to question issues that I never would have given a second thought before. High school was very easy for me, so I just assumed college would be the same way. That was terrible reasoning! I have learned more in one semester here than I ever would have in my four years at Chardon High. It isn't necessarily difficult curriculum, you just have to work for what you pay for, and I like that a lot.
Megan from Chardon, OH
the professors at liberty are amazing! not only will you learn above and beyond on the subject they are teaching, you will also learn and grow spiritually from them. they challenge students in their school work as well as their walk with god. personally, i am always challenged when i walk away from a class. the professors do an excellent job of combining christian values and principles with the material they are teaching. they are exceptionally good at what they do and they genuinely care for their students!
Kendra from Arlington, WA
At Liberty University, I find myself being strongly encouraged to excel in my academics. Every professor makes it their ultimate goal to help out each and every student outside of the classroom. Every professor I had allowed me to meet with them anytime during the week to help me go over my work.
Lee from Chesapeake, VA
It's amazing how much I learned. When I went to work during break, I got into a few conversations and started spitting out information that I learned at school that seemed so complicated when I was learning it. I learned a lot of life lessons in the classroom as well because they try to use real life examples.
Jessica from Smithfield, VA
Some critics of LU think that because it is a private school students aren't learning anything valuable in the real world. Aside from the basic GNED (General Education) courses, all of my classes have been academically challenging. Most of my professors expected a lot out of me, but I learned a lot.
Brooke from Christiansburg, VA
I am excelling in my academics here more than I did in High School. My professors are great and there are so many great opportunities to get help with academics as needed. They offer tutoring services to make sure that each and every student has a great chance to succeed academically. Not to mention that Liberty has become an accredited university.
Shawn from Apalachin, NY