More selective than 20% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Life University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Life University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Life University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 20 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 920 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Life University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 480–590 | 440–540 | 17–20 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 440–570 | 460–550 | 15–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Life University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Life University has the 37th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Covenant College | 87% | 71% | $26,265 |
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
| 35 | Georgia Southern University | 88% | 55% | $15,267 |
| 36 | Oglethorpe University | 88% | 54% | $19,509 |
| 37 | Life University | 93% | 38% | $29,791 |
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Life University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Life University admissions questions
What is the Life University acceptance rate?
Life University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 379 of 404 applicants were admitted.
Does Life University require the SAT or ACT?
Life University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Life University?
The middle 50% of Life University enrolled first-year students scored 920–1130 on the SAT and 17–20 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Life University?
54% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (205 of 379).
Is Life University getting harder to get into?
Life University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Life University overview