Liberty University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	8,222
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Liberty University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Liberty University is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Virginia is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Liberty University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,713

Cost of attendance at Liberty University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,713

Cost of attendance at Liberty University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Liberty University received on average $12,431 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,431

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,224	28%	$4,991	$6,108,494
Other Federal Grant	1,235	29%	$7,109	$8,779,562
State Grant/Scholarships	835	19%	$3,634	$3,034,462
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,296	77%	$10,834	$35,708,383
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,823	89%	$12,431	$47,522,407

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Liberty University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Liberty University students is 62.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.8%.

62.1%

asian 72.7% 40 students
African American 36.1% 78 students
white 68.8% 1,474 students
unknown 53.0% 443 students
hispanic 56.4% 102 students
International Students 60.1% 101 students
Mixed Race 63.3% 57 students

Sport Conferences

Football Division I-A Independents
Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Liberty University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Liberty University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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