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Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University stands as a prominent institution founded on Christian values. It offers a wide array of academic programs across various fields of study.
50,934
Students
99%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
48,906
Classification
University
Type
Private, Religious
Religious Affiliation
Other
Website
liberty.edu
Liberty University provides students with a unique educational experience that integrates academic excellence with a strong foundation in faith. Emphasizing the development of the whole person, the university encourages students to engage in community service, leadership opportunities, and spiritual growth. The picturesque campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant student life, fostering a nurturing environment for personal and professional development. With a commitment to higher education and moral integrity, Liberty University prepares its graduates to make significant contributions to society.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Liberty University?

99% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1166
Testing
Test Blind
Average High School GPA
3.58
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
No

The most important factors Liberty University considers when admitting students are:

  • •Academic GPA
  • •Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • •Standardized Test Scores

Financials

See what it costs to attend Liberty University.

$ 46,470
Overall list price
$ 29,692
Average net price
$ 37,548
Merit Price™
Generous
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Liberty University?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Sunny
Average winter temp
41°
Average summer temp
73°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Liberty University.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
57%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Liberty are:

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Psychology, General

Demographics

Who attends Liberty University?

50
States represented
60
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
50,934
Women
55%
Men
45%

Housing

What's it like living at Liberty University?

$12,920
Room & Board
0.2
Housing units / student
60
%
Students on campus

FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Liberty University?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.58.

How much does Liberty University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $46,470 to attend Liberty.

How many people attend Liberty University?

50,934 people attend Liberty. 48,906 are undergraduate students and 2,028 are graduate students.

Where is Liberty University located?

Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Liberty University with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 68% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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