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Liberty University (LU)

Black Pinpoint 1971 University Blvd | Lynchburg, VA | 24515

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
24,908
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Average HS GPA
3.41

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 680

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 660

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1060 - 1210

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 29

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
90/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$16,812
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,197
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
6030
Transportation for Commuters
$2,455
On-Campus Room and Board
14050
Approximate Expenses per year
$40,544

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate

Prominent Alumni

Mark Lowry

Christian Comedian and Vocalist

Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max

Members of dc Talk, a Christian rock band

Tony Perkins

Family Research Council President

Angela Elwell Hunt

Author of more than 70 published novels.

Sid Bream

Former Major League Baseball Player

Dwayne Carswell

Current National Football League Player

Samkon Gado

Current National Football League Player

Mark Lowry

Christian Comedian and Vocalist

Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max

Members of dc Talk, a Christian rock band

Tony Perkins

Family Research Council President

Angela Elwell Hunt

Author of more than 70 published novels.

Sid Bream

Former Major League Baseball Player

Dwayne Carswell

Current National Football League Player

Samkon Gado

Current National Football League Player

Mark Lowry

Christian Comedian and Vocalist

06. Student Body

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

77% are out
of state23% are
in-state

Students

63% are
full time37% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
52,961

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.38%
Asian
1.78%
Black
10.44%
Hispanic
8.93%
Caucasian
56.78%
Unknown
16.81%
International
0.84%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
65%
Students
17%
First-Year Students
56%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Montview Game Room

LaHaye Ice Center (Ice Arena)

Computer Lab; Barnes & Noble Bookstore/Starbucks Coffee

LaHaye Student Center

Snowflex

Jerry Falwell Library

Montview Game Room

LaHaye Ice Center (Ice Arena)

Computer Lab; Barnes & Noble Bookstore/Starbucks Coffee

LaHaye Student Center

Snowflex

Jerry Falwell Library

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Blue Ridge Parkway

Drowsy Poet Cafe

River Ridge Mall

Venue Cinemas

Jump Center

Blue Ridge Parkway

Drowsy Poet Cafe

River Ridge Mall

Venue Cinemas

Jump Center

Blue Ridge Parkway

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jessica Riddick
Assistant Director of Visitor's Center
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1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502
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434-582-2064

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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434-582-2064

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
during interview process

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Limitations
Only for College for a Weekend (3 Night Stay)

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Closest Airport: Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) City bus and taxis will both be campus accessible (to and from).


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Located in Central Virginia, directly off Route 460. (University Blvd. Exit) Also off of Hwy. 29

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Liberty is surrounded by a wide variety of different hotel/lodging accommodations that offer a diverse range of pricing options.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Flames)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Flames)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Denny McHaney
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
25
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Religious Organizations
10
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health
Minority Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Virginia

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesMar 1
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Notification DateMar 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,828
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,384
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,343
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,992

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - State Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
52%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

Career Services

01 - Interest Inventory
02 - Internships
03 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomedical Sciences, General.
  • Biotechnology.
  • Cell Biology and Anatomy.
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
  • Environmental Biology.
  • Exercise Physiology.
  • Wildlife Biology.
  • Zoology/Animal Biology.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication, General.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Journalism.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Informatics.
  • Information Technology.
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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05 CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
  • Construction Trades, General.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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07 ENGINEERING.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Computer Software Engineering.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Apparel and Textiles, General.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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10 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • American Sign Language (ASL).
  • Hebrew Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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11 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
  • Public Health Education and Promotion.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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12 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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13 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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14 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Law.
  • Pre-Law Studies.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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17 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician.
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18 MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
  • Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology.
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19 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Biopsychology.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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20 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Outdoor Education.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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21 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Christian Studies.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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22 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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23 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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24 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Human Services, General.
  • Public Policy Analysis, General.
  • Social Work.
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25 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
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26 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Divinity/Ministry.
  • Lay Ministry.
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
  • Youth Ministry.
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27 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
  • Airline Flight Attendant.
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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28 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Acting.
  • Brass Instruments.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.
  • Music Pedagogy.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.
  • Musical Theatre.
  • Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
  • Stringed Instruments.
  • Voice and Opera.

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