Liberty University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Liberty University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Christian
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Liberty University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,794, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,467.
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Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
83.18% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% 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 scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
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
16k
Students enrolled
557%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
64%
Unknown
5%
Black
3%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
29% 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
224
Total Online Enrollment
88,057
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.557% online, -457% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
22% On-campus
78% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate84% online
Bachelor's46% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's95% online
Doctorate92% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-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
29%
State Grant Aid
18%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
29%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 16 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 20 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 21 | Psychology. | |||
| 22 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 23 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 25 | Transportation And Materials Moving. | |||
| 26 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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