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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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia