Campus Vibe
Known for business — major research university
Liberty University is a private institution in Lynchburg with particular strength in business and psychology.
A large campus of 50.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,813 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,552.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,943
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
382
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (209)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Liberty Flames
History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment Jerry Falwell, evangelist and leader of the Moral Majority The school was founded as Lynchburg Baptist College in 1971 by televangelist Jerry Falwell Sr.
- •The school changed its name to Liberty Baptist College in 1976.
- •The name changed again in 1984, to Liberty University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + city premium