Liberty University

Liberty University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty University was founded in 1971 and now enrolls around 14,519 students a year, including 12,688 undergrads. Liberty University offers housing for up to 7,888 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 80% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Liberty University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Liberty University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Liberty University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Liberty University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Liberty University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Liberty University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Liberty University on the Student Life page.

2021 Liberty University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	31%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	74%

Is Liberty University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Liberty University offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Liberty University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Liberty University. Liberty University admitted 31% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 26,229 students applied to Liberty University and 8,070 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Liberty University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Liberty University, around 83% come back the next year. Around 63% of students who started at Liberty University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Liberty University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Liberty University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Liberty University meets 53% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Liberty University full-time are awarded $16,374 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $20,734 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Liberty University. Based on this information, how does Liberty University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Liberty University a good school for you?

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Where is Liberty University Located?

Liberty University is located in the suburban setting of Lynchburg, Virginia.

If you want to see Liberty University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 460 to Lynchburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lynchburg Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Liberty University and Lynchburg are like without leaving home.

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