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3.5.2024
Fall 2024 Residential New Students - You have the option to estimate your aid eligibility to assist with completing your Financial Check-In. Visit the link below to complete the required form and upload your 24/25 FAFSA Completion Confirmation email.Additionally, you can complete FCI with interest-free payment plans with initial payments starting at 3%. Learn More
Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
gradeC
Professors
gradeB
Location
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Dorms
gradeA+
Campus Food
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Student Life
gradeA+
Safety
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About
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From Liberty University
At Liberty University, we believe in developing Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills to impact their world.
We offer 350+ residential undergraduate and graduate degree programs ranging from aeronautics to zoology, and exciting opportunities to serve, worship, and have fun. Our world-class campus provides opportunities for you to thrive as a student while preparing to make an impact for Christ through your career.
We believe a Liberty education should be affordable and accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve frozen tuition for six years and counting, waived the test-score admission requirement, and created the one-of-a-kind Middle America Scholarship for students who don’t qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.
Liberty has the resources and opportunities of a large state university — and the heart and soul of an intimate Christ-centered college. You won’t find anywhere like it.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Mar25
Experience LU
Lynchburg, VA
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Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Divinity and the School of Government. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Divinity and the School of Government. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Apr4
College For A Weekend
Lynchburg, VA
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Learn what it’s like to be a college student when you spend an entire weekend with us at Liberty University! High school second-semester sophom*ores, juniors, seniors, and transfers are invited. Participate in activities available for the whole family. You’ll enjoy three days exploring our state-of-the-art campus, attending classes on Friday, and getting all your college questions answered. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Learn what it’s like to be a college student when you spend an entire weekend with us at Liberty University! High school second-semester sophom*ores, juniors, seniors, and transfers are invited. Participate in activities available for the whole family. You’ll enjoy three days exploring our state-of-the-art campus, attending classes on Friday, and getting all your college questions answered. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Apr12
Experience LU
Lynchburg, VA
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Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Apr19
Experience LU
Lynchburg, VA
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Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Business and the School of Music. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Join us for ExperienceLU! Engage with faculty and staff, sample food from different dining locations while on your tour, learn about student services, take a look at sports and recreation centers, and explore the campus with our student team – all in one day. Guests in groups with visiting times before 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and guests in groups after 9 a.m. can expect to have lunch between 1–3 p.m.When you come to ExperienceLU, you’ll visit our school and colleges as well as learn about the Liberty University admissions process. At ExperienceLU, we will host academic open houses with all academic departments. This date features special attention on the School of Business and the School of Music. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one and apply to Liberty for free. Students who apply at the event receive a free t-shirt.
Liberty University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99%
SAT Range
1040-1250
ACT Range
21-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
Will You Get Into LU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Liberty University See Other Colleges
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Cost
Net Price
$27,891/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,431/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Academics
Professors
gradeB
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.566 responses
81%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.719 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.714 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
1,926 Graduates
Business
1,796 Graduates
Psychology
1,496 Graduates
Religious Studies
791 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
694 Graduates
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
369 Graduates
Elementary Education
369 Graduates
Nursing
369 Graduates
Accounting
310 Graduates
Early Childhood Education
295 Graduates
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School of Business
Experience life on campus while studying residentially. Liberty will help you pursue your passion for business.Gain the skills employers are looking for with a residential or online degree from the School of Business at Liberty University. Here, you’ll be taught from a Christian perspective, building the kind of ethics, character, and integrity that makes a difference in the marketplace.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
66
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
17
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
13
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
36
How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
14%
On Campus
13%
Online
73%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
29,834Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
17,862
Undergrads Over 25
51%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
510 responses
Friendly
36%
I am an online student
30%
Champion for Christ
11%
Champion
7%
Loves Christ
4%
It is a mix of everything.
4%
Human
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
75%
Poll
74%
of students say they don't have Greek life.592 responses
Poll
72%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.880 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
595 responses
Christ centered!
39%
Champions
17%
Champions for Christ
10%
"If it's Christian, it ought to be better."
8%
Faithful
6%
Exciting
4%
Family
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.426 responses
Liberty University Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 8,145 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I really enjoyed my time at Liberty. I transferred in as a Junior and never lived on-campus, but there are great programs to get "commuter" students connected. Nearly all of my professors were wonderful as teachers and mentors. With multiple other colleges and universities in and near Lynchburg, there is definitely a college town feel. Campus is nice, modern, and feels very safe. There is also a pretty extensive network of buses and shuttles to/from campus from various parts of town, and the city buses are free with a student ID. I still miss gym on campus; it's fantastic! There's a wide variety of workout classes, awesome rock wall, pool, extensive equipment, etc. (besides the year-round ski slope, lake, and hiking trials on the mountain all included in the student rec fees). They also do online classes very well.
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
One positive aspect of Liberty University often highlighted by students is the sense of community and the supportive environment fostered on campus. Many students appreciate the strong sense of belonging and the opportunities for spiritual growth. Apart from these liberty is the home of sporting events.
However, areas for improvement often mentioned include diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that all students feel welcome and valued regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or identities. Additionally, some students have raised concerns about university's approach to certain social issues. Continuous efforts to address these concerns could enhance the overall experience for students at Liberty University
- Graduate Student
- 12 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I've enjoyed my time with Liberty University Online so far! The advisors I've spoken to on the phone and through chat have overall been helpful in figuring out the whole process of applying, registering for courses, and going through financial aid options. Their online format for their courses has been easy to navigate overall as well, and my professors so far have been helpful, encouraging, and understanding.
There have been some times, however, where I felt like I wasn't given enough information from academic advisors, specifically when trying to send Liberty my homeschool high school transcript. I was told I needed to send it through the mail, and that advisor couldn't give me a specific timeline for when it could potentially get there. But I talked with another advisor afterward who informed me that normally it would take a couple weeks. I ended up being able to send it through email, so it all worked out, it just felt unnecessarily complicated to send in a homeschool transcript.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
