Overview
Life University is the biggest single-campus chiropractic college in the world. It is a private institution founded by a doctor of chiropractic that offers health and wellness-focused programs. Life University’s education is founded around Vitalism, or the belief that “all organic systems in the universe are conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining, and self-healing; that these systems work best when they are free of interference.” Life University also maintains the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, as well as the Applied Clinical Neuroscience Institute.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$30,857
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1029
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $15,036 |
| 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. | $15,036 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $2400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
41%
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. 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.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,926
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,124
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,030
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2277
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,124
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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.
$1,375,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$690,700
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.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,062
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.
$9,166
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.
$130
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,053
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,113
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- 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
404
Students Applied
37%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
104
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 16 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 4 | |
| Other | June 24 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1029
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
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
2,711
Total Number of Undergrads
873
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
16
Faculty Overview
0
100
80%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
58
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
73
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
10%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
41%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Running Eagle
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
194
Total Female Athletes
153
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Life University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,200
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miami
Top 5 Employers
Life University
The Joint Chiropractic
Chiropractor
100% Chiropractic
Microsoft
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Operations
Arts and Design
Media and Communication
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.
$9,166
Loan Default Rate
6%
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.
$130
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