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Lubbock Christian University

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Lubbock, Texas 79407-2099

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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
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lubbock Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 532
460590
MathMid: 532
440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1086

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,910

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (60)

Student Life

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
8 Years$50,641
10 Years$53,787

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,400
Men
$62,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Chaparrals and

History & Fun Facts

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)

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