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Marietta, Georgia 30060

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Life University is a private institution in Marietta with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 994, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 869 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,397 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,257.

Established
1974
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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94%Acceptance
994SAT Avg
869Students
16:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$47,397Earnings 10yr
$30,257Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 994

Reading & WritingMid: 495
440570
MathMid: 493
460550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1519

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,036
Room & Board$13,959
Books & Supplies$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance$41,192
Average Net Price$30,257
Median Debt at Graduation$16,666
Monthly Payment (10yr)$177

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,119
$30–48K$29,737
$48–75K$32,094
$75–110K$32,068
$110K+$30,316

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

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
869
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 26%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 3%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.1%
Freshman Retention62.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,368
10 Years$47,397

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Running Eagles

Senior rugby7s final

History & Fun Facts

  • •Twenty-two students attended the first classes in January 1975.
  • •In 1989, the name was shortened to "Life College", as it had recently opened an undergraduate program and was no longer purely chiropractic.
  • •By 1990, it had grown to become the largest college of chiropractic in the world.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
15 mi(26 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
200 mi(347 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
227 mi(393 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta21 mi
BHM Birmingham131 mi
BNA Nashville195 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
New York, NY743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
Hartford, CT841 mi · ~24h 18m drive
Providence, RI897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
Albany, NY837 mi · ~24h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Rochester, NY738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY689 mi · ~19h 54m drive
Philadelphia, PA662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Pittsburgh, PA514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Harrisburg, PA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Newark, NJ736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Washington, DC539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Baltimore, MD573 mi · ~16h 33m drive
Atlanta, GA15 mi · ~26 min drive
Charlotte, NC227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Raleigh, NC357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Miami, FL621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
Orlando, FL416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Tampa, FL431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Nashville, TN200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
New Orleans, LA426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Richmond, VA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Chicago, IL575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Detroit, MI586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Minneapolis, MN893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
St. Louis, MO453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Kansas City, MO663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Columbus, OH425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Cleveland, OH545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Milwaukee, WI655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Dallas, TX713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Houston, TX699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Austin, TX814 mi · ~23h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX878 mi · ~25h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA1923 mi · ~55h 33m drive
San Francisco, CA2125 mi · ~61h 23m drive
San Diego, CA1879 mi · ~54h 17m drive
Seattle, WA2165 mi · ~62h 33m drive
Portland, OR2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive
Denver, CO1198 mi · ~34h 37m drive
Phoenix, AZ1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive
Honolulu, HI4483 mi · ~129h 31m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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