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Lubbock Christian University

LCU

Lubbock, Texas 79407-2099

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Lubbock Christian University is a private institution in Lubbock with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,787 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,910.

Established
1957
Mascot
Chaparral
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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73%Acceptance
1086SAT Avg
1,210Students
12:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$53,787Earnings 10yr
$25,910Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 532
460590
MathMid: 532
440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,298
Room & Board$8,898
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$40,493
Average Net Price$25,910
Median Debt at Graduation$20,948
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,241
$30–48K$22,721
$48–75K$26,392
$75–110K$26,478
$110K+$26,977

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

25.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

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

2

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,210
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 5%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.7%
Freshman Retention73.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,464
10 Years$53,787

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 — Chaparrals and

Basketball championship

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1954 the State of Texas approved the operation of a private educational institution for students from kindergarten through college.
  • An elementary school was established that year, and a junior college was added in 1957.
  • On May 11, 1970, the Lubbock Christian University was struck by an F5 tornado.
  • LCU received accreditation as a senior college in 1972.
  • Advancement to university status came in the fall of 1987.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
302 mi(523 min)
Austinpop. 960K
336 mi(582 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
351 mi(608 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City277 mi
ABQ Albuquerque285 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth287 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1776 mi · ~51h 18m drive
New York, NY1607 mi · ~46h 25m drive
Hartford, CT1688 mi · ~48h 46m drive
Providence, RI1752 mi · ~50h 37m drive
Albany, NY1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY1535 mi · ~44h 21m drive
Rochester, NY1467 mi · ~42h 23m drive
Buffalo, NY1401 mi · ~40h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1296 mi · ~37h 26m drive
Harrisburg, PA1453 mi · ~41h 59m drive
Newark, NJ1599 mi · ~46h 12m drive
Washington, DC1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive
Baltimore, MD1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Atlanta, GA1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Charlotte, NC1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive
Miami, FL1409 mi · ~40h 42m drive
Orlando, FL1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
Tampa, FL1218 mi · ~35h 11m drive
Nashville, TN876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Richmond, VA1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Chicago, IL967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
Detroit, MI1190 mi · ~34h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Indianapolis, IN971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Columbus, OH1134 mi · ~32h 46m drive
Cleveland, OH1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Milwaukee, WI1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Dallas, TX302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Houston, TX467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Austin, TX336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
San Antonio, TX351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Los Angeles, CA936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
San Francisco, CA1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
San Diego, CA882 mi · ~25h 29m drive
Seattle, WA1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
Portland, OR1372 mi · ~39h 38m drive
Denver, CO458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Salt Lake City, UT739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Honolulu, HI3490 mi · ~100h 49m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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