Overview

Liberty University is a University institution located in Lynchburg, VA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA  24515
United States

Contact Chris Jones
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@liberty.edu
Phone: 434-592-3966
Fax: 800-542-2311

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Environmental Biology
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Informatics
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Trades, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Educational Methods
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Medical Office Assistant/specialist
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Military History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy, Politics, And Economics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Lay Ministry
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious/sacred Music
Youth Ministry
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Brass Instruments
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
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, General
Music, Other
Musical Theatre
Musicology And Ethnomusicology
Stringed Instruments
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

32,854

Applied

9,788

Accepted

48,906

Enrolled

Female Admissions

20,028

Females Applied

5,726

Females Accepted

29%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

12,826

Males Applied

4,062

Males Accepted

32%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	596
SAT Math	570
ACT Composite	25	20	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

23,800

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

13,828

Room & board

8,028

Room only

Financial Aid

17,037

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,822

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,322

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,230

Avg. Loan Aid

8,560

Avg. Grant Aid

12,991

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

48,906

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

70%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.09%
Black or African American	9.39%
White or Caucasian	57.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.41%
Asian	1.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	3.8%
Other	18.81%

Gender

Male (43.66%)

Female (56.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	60%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Coffeehouse, Homecoming and Block Party

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Serve

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour emergency dispatch

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery			No
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football
Golf
Gymnastics			No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No		No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer
Softball	No		No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis
Track And Field
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No		No
Wrestling			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery			No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics			No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No		No
Lacrosse
Racquetball			No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No		No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis			No
Tennis
Track And Field
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball
Wrestling			No

Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio