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HomeLiberty University

C+

Rating

Private

Type

111,084

Students

$21,361

Tuition

51%

Acceptance

#1009

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Lynchburg, VA

1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515

Liberty University is a very large private institution located in Lynchburg, VA ranked 32nd in Virginia. It has a total of 60,751 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 51.06% of applicants. Liberty University offers 229 different majors and is best known for its Music Pedagogy, Religious Music, and Music History, Literature, and Theory programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 4th, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $21,361 per year, Liberty University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 29.77% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. Open graduating, alumni go on to draw more or less $36,700 per year, which is 12% less than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$22,747
Above Average

Liberty University

$22,747

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$40,977

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$33,427

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

51%Acceptance
Average

Liberty University

51%

National

69%
Sat

1040 - 1260

48% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

18 - 27

29% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

60,751Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

85%

Part-Time

15%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

55%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
17% Business Administration and Management, General9% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7% Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other67% Others

17% Business Administration and Management, General

9% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

7% Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

67% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

17%

3010 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

9%

1502 Graduates

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

7%

1228 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

1039 Graduates

Theology/Theological Studies

5%

953 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

788 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

4%

777 Graduates

Counseling Psychology

3%

600 Graduates

Divinity/Ministry

3%

494 Graduates

Academics

D+
Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

336,202

Academic Spend per Student

$3,419

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

83%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$32,100/Year

Liberty University

$32,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$32,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$36,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

29%