Life University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Life University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Life University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Marietta, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 872, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 54:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,545.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
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 Percentile15-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1120
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
64%
Online student enrollment
54:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
7%
Unknown
1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
47% 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
16
Total Online Enrollment
1,746
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.64% online, 36% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
24% On-campus
76% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate67% online
Bachelor's100% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's25% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $13,545 | $13,545 |
| Graduate | $9,315 | $9,315 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,604 |
| On-campus other expenses | $9,900 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,413 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,545 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,545 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $36,849 | $36,849 |
| Off-campus without family | $33,303 | $33,303 |
| Off-campus with family | $16,890 | $16,890 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
47%
State Grant Aid
32%
Institution Grant Aid
69%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$17k
Average student debtafter graduation
$37k
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
- Basketball
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 7 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 8 | Psychology. |
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