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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.3%

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

Programs (209)

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

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Varsity Sports — Liberty Flames

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Source: Wikipedia

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