Life University

Life University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Marietta, Georgia. Life University was founded in 1974 and now enrolls around 2,796 students a year, including 939 undergrads. Life University provides on-campus housing for up to 360 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Life University! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Life University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

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

Mark your calendar! September 6, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Life University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Overall Acceptance Rate	97%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	70%
Tuition	$12,105

Is Life 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 competitive 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 better idea of what Life University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Life University

It is slightly difficult to get into Life University. The acceptance rate at Life University is 97%. Out of 408 applications received in 2021, 395 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Life 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.

About 72% of students who start at Life University return the next year. Life University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 28%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Life University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Life University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. The school spends $11,076 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Life 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. Life University meets 37% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,000 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $34,000 of 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 aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served 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.

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

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Where is Life University?

Life University is located in the suburban setting of Marietta, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta Metro.

If you want to see Life University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Marietta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

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

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