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Marietta, Georgia 30060

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Life University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 994

Reading & WritingMid: 495
440570
MathMid: 493
460550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1519

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

994

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,257

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (33)

Student Life

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
8 Years$43,218
10 Years$47,397

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,200
Men
$55,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Running Eagles

History & Fun Facts

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)

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