Liberty University

Liberty University is a private, religious school that was founded in 1971. It is slightly difficult to get into Liberty University. The institution enrolls around 14,519 students a year, including 12,688 undergrads.

Liberty University does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

Liberty University Acceptance Rate

In 2021, Liberty University accepted 31% of applicants. Last year, 26,229 students applied to Liberty University and 8,070 were admitted.

Liberty University Application Deadlines

Early Admissions at Liberty University

Liberty University does not offer early decision. Liberty University does not offer early action.

2021 Admissions Facts
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	31%
Average GPA	3.6
Mean ACT score	25
Mean SAT score	1147

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to Liberty University.

Financial Aid at Liberty University

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 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Dorms at Liberty University

Liberty University offers housing for up to 7,888 students.

The majority of Liberty University students live on campus.

Coffeehouse, Homecoming, and and Block Party are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Liberty University.

What GPA Do I Need For Liberty University?

Liberty University is considered slightly difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities , recommendations and essays. The average high school GPA for a student at Liberty University is 3.6 out of 4.0. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Liberty University is 1147. The mean ACT scores is 25.

Does Liberty University Require the ACT or SAT?

Liberty University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 74% submitted the SAT. 41% submitted the ACT.

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Want to Score 25 or Higher on the ACT?

Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates. Liberty University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is Liberty University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Liberty University

About 83% of students who start at Liberty University come back the next year. Out of the 2,678 students who started at Liberty University as first-time freshman, 1,097 graduate within four years.

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 Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $20,734 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Liberty University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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.

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