Liberty University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lynchburg, VA

$14,791

Avg tuition

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About Liberty University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Evangelical Christian  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Liberty University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 47,988, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 93 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,791.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

50% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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93k

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

23%

Black

15%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

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

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

174

Total Online Enrollment

86,390

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

28% On-campus

72% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 94% online

Associate Check Bold 83% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 37% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 96% online

Doctorate Check Bold 85% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,791 $14,791
Graduate $7,935 $7,935

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,299
On-campus room and board $11,273
On-campus other expenses $6,310
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,255
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,290
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,312

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $33,673 $33,673
Off-campus without family $32,635 $32,635
Off-campus with family $22,402 $22,402

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

22%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,438
State Grant Aid $3,246
Institution Grant Aid $10,836
Pell Grant Aid $4,420

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

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

Participation

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

14

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Military Technologies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

21

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

22

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

23

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

25

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC