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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia 24515

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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.

Established
1971
Motto
"Knowledge Aflame"
Mascot
Sparky the Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Liberty Flames
Division
Division I

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
50,059Students
18:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$44,813Earnings 10yr
$29,552Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Liberty University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,222
Room & Board$12,919
Books & Supplies$1,599
Total Cost of Attendance$41,707
Average Net Price$29,552
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,504
$30–48K$28,423
$48–75K$26,312
$75–110K$28,290
$110K+$31,028

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,552

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (209)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
50,059
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.5%
Freshman Retention78.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,707
8 Years$40,638
10 Years$44,813

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,700
Men
$49,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#395
Wall Street Journal
#29

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Varsity Sports — Liberty Flames

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
113 mi(196 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
159 mi(276 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
173 mi(300 min)

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