A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    A+
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    D+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    A+
  10. Campus Food
    A+
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    A+
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Liberty University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Evangelical
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
Address
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Website
liberty.edu

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

Acceptance Rate
22%
SAT Range
910-1160
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Liberty University

Cost

Net Price
$23,367/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $23,428/ year
  • $30-48k
    $22,195/ year
  • $49-75k
    $23,234/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,566/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,745/ year

Academics

Professors
B
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.524 responses
80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.541 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.536 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    1,700 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    1,651 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    1,205 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    1,061 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    616 Graduates
  • Nursing
    488 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    417 Graduates
  • Accounting
    273 Graduates
  • Business
    247 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    216 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
27,408Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
43%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 334 responses
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  • Friendly
    44%
  • I am an online student
    28%
  • Champion
    10%
  • Champion for Christ
    10%
  • Human
    3%
  • Loves Christ
    2%
  • Judgemental
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
72%
Poll
75%
of students say they don't have Greek life.414 responses
Poll
72%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.702 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 417 responses
Report
  • Christ centered!
    40%
  • Champions
    24%
  • "If it's Christian, it ought to be better."
    10%
  • Faithful
    8%
  • Exciting
    5%
  • Family
    3%
  • Diffrent
    2%

After Liberty University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
50%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.406 responses
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Liberty University Reviews

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Liberty is a great Christian university for those who are religious and non-religious alike. While the rules can feel a little overbearing at times, the main focus of the school is to cultivate well-rounded students with an acceptable education, critical thinking skills, and communication skills. Many activities available to students including a vast array of high level sports teams, concerts, recreation centers, a fitness center with the best equipment, all at a relatively affordable price. All individuals getting ready to earn a degree should seriously consider this university!
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Liberty University has an environment unlike any other college I've visited. It is a Christian college and both the students and the faculty take it seriously. The staff are so ready to help, whether it be finding a new scholarship you can enter or which housing arrangement would be best for you. And though they are strict about following the rules, the campus is very safe. There are lots of fun things to do for free right on campus, from student-led concerts to rock climbing to mountain biking and kayaking at the adjacent Camp Hydaway and Liberty Mountain Trail System. Liberty is not for everyone, but it sure is for me!
Great over the phone service! I called several times and they were always eager to help. The thing I liked most about them was that they were never pushy! I called several other schools inquiring more information about their programs and several of them put me on the spot with their questions. Other schools' over the phone service, seemed as if they were getting commission from the phone calls. Liberty University never made me feel awkward on the phone. They waited until I wanted to take the next step and were ready to help when I was. I couldn't have been more pleased with their service.