Liberty University
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About Liberty University
Liberty University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Lynchburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 47,025, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The university offers 91 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,417.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
51% 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
47% 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 21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1260
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
92%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
24%
Black
15%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
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
161
Total Online Enrollment
78,511
Percent of Programs Online
30% On-campus
70% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 75% online
Bachelor's 33% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 99% online
Doctorate 82% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $15,417 | $15,417 |
Graduate | $7,980 | $7,980 |
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 | $1,372 |
On-campus room and board | $10,529 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,329 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,234 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,265 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,332 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,647 | $33,647 |
Off-campus without family | $33,288 | $33,288 |
Off-campus with family | $23,121 | $23,121 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
30%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
81%
Pell Grant
30%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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