# Liberty University

Private nonprofit college in Lynchburg, VA. IPEDS ID 232557.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/liberty-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/liberty-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 99% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $29,357 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 60% of VA colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,813; beats 18% of VA colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,943

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $30,667 |
| 30-48k | $27,807 |
| 48-75k | $27,347 |
| 75-110k | $27,142 |
| 110k+ | $30,545 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $42,025
- Tuition and fees: $22,465
- Housing and meals: $12,919; books: $1,599

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 36,921 applicants, 36,671 admitted, 6,419 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 99%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

### State-published GPA and test ranges (middle 50%)
- Entering Fall 2026: GPA (basis not stated) 3.12–3.9; SAT 1050–1330; ACT 20–29; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27)
- Entering Fall 2025: GPA (basis not stated) 3.22–3.9; SAT 1060–1320; ACT 22–29; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2025-26)
- Check chances: https://educationguide.com/chances?school=liberty-university

## Majors (79 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $50,629 | $102,096 | $24,874 |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | $94,928 | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $76,127 | $89,244 | $26,899 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,794 | $89,129 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $56,014 | $84,228 | $31,000 |
| Nursing | $71,918 | $82,883 | $27,457 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,258 | $82,116 | $28,068 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $81,095 | $27,500 |
| International Relations | $43,567 | $71,436 | $21,750 |
| Business Administration | $49,772 | $67,269 | $29,166 |
| Accounting | $51,541 | $63,307 | $32,183 |
| Criminal Justice | $48,855 | $61,715 | $29,728 |
| Health Administration | $43,578 | $58,969 | $33,345 |
| Political Science | $46,508 | $56,550 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $35,392 | $54,911 | $23,250 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $42,284 | $53,357 | $28,375 |
| Journalism | $39,592 | $51,940 | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | $33,284 | $51,701 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,423 | $51,061 | $25,645 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $34,506 | $50,891 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $23,803 | $50,666 | $23,299 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $49,103 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $36,641 | $48,926 | $27,000 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,973 | $48,589 | $37,652 |
| American Sign Language | $32,117 | $48,109 | not reported |
| Social Work | $38,828 | $48,003 | $29,000 |
| Religious Studies | $38,540 | $47,991 | $36,495 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,019 | $47,797 | $26,000 |
| Special Education | $39,699 | $47,241 | $29,875 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $34,876 | $46,899 | $27,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $34,083 | $46,531 | $23,750 |
| History | $33,456 | $46,496 | $27,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $40,717 | $46,274 | $27,832 |
| Psychology | $32,679 | $45,340 | $32,916 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,669 | $45,257 | $25,291 |
| Film and Photography | $20,512 | $43,025 | $22,500 |
| Music | $28,003 | $42,960 | $27,000 |
| English | $32,890 | $42,576 | $24,850 |
| Social Sciences | $41,988 | $41,811 | $23,250 |
| Education | $25,194 | $41,664 | $42,160 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $23,988 | $41,103 | $24,393 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $31,136 | $40,952 | $33,450 |
| International / Global Studies | $30,349 | $40,897 | $22,914 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $31,083 | $38,332 | $23,250 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $31,796 | $38,226 | $22,500 |
| Human Services | not reported | $36,290 | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | $27,637 | not reported | $26,656 |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | $66,126 | not reported | $19,407 |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Outdoor Education | $17,960 | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Trades | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $84,990 (Lynchburg, VA), $117,580 (VA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $58,150 (Lynchburg, VA), $65,870 (VA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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