Liberty University

www.liberty.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,015

2.92% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,692

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0108%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.3%

36,921 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

103,068

55% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.5%

2,104 Graduates

About

Liberty University is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Liberty University were General Business Administration & Management (1,519 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (1,356 degrees), and General Psychology (1,139 degrees).

In 2023, 25,847 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Liberty University. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13,824 degrees), 3.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,562 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Liberty University is $15,015, which is $−15,988 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Liberty University was 0.0108%, corresponding to 3 out of the 27,725 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Liberty University is $15,015, which is $15,989 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,692.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Liberty University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,015

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Liberty University was $15,015. The cost of tuition at Liberty University is $−15,989 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Liberty University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,692

2023 Value

0.739%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Liberty University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,692. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Liberty University grew by 0.739%.

This chart compares the average net price of Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,031

Room and Board

$1,309

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Liberty University was of $11,031 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.98% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,309. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.73% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Liberty University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Liberty University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.2% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0108%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Liberty University was 0.0108%, which represents 3 out of the 27725 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Liberty University received 36,921 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.3% annual growth. Out of those 36,921 applicants, 36,671 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.3% acceptance rate.

There were 103,068 students enrolled at Liberty University in 2023. 48% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Liberty University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

36,671

Accepted Out of 36,921

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Liberty University was 99.3% (36,671 admissions from 36,921 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 99.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.3%, while admissions grew by 19.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

48%

Submission Percentage (2020)

2,537

Scores Submitted (2020)

48% of enrolled first-time students at Liberty University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Liberty University had a total enrollment of 103,068 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Liberty University is 56,661 students and the part-time enrollment is 46,407. This means that 55% of students enrolled at Liberty University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Liberty University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.5% White, 15% Black or African American, 6.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.385% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Liberty University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Female (4.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Liberty University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 103,068 students. The full-time enrollment at Liberty University is 56,661 and the part-time enrollment is 46,407. This means that 55% of students enrolled at Liberty University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Liberty University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Liberty University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Liberty University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Liberty University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
52,031 enrolled students
Black or African American
15,411 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,828 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Liberty University is 50.5% White, 15% Black or African American, 6.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.385% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21,488 students (20.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 5,003 more women than men received degrees from Liberty University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Liberty University is white (13,824 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,562 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Liberty University is General Business Administration & Management (1,519 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (1,356 degrees) and General Psychology (1,139 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Liberty University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (2,368 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (729 degrees), and Applied Sciences (167 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Liberty University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (137,631 people), Clergy (118,773 people), Other managers (114,011 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (113,138 people), and Secondary school teachers (78,502 people).

The most specialized majors at Liberty University in 2023 are Theology (2,368 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (729 degrees), Applied Sciences (167 degrees), History (507 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1,982 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Liberty University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Liberty University are Theology (2,368 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (729 degrees), Applied Sciences (167 degrees), History (507 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1,982 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Liberty University are Elementary & secondary schools (280,758 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (156,755 people), Religious organizations (133,747 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (129,009 people), and Legal services (107,919 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Liberty University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,519 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
1,356 degrees awarded
General Psychology
1,139 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Liberty University was General Business Administration & Management with 1,519 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Liberty University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

10,422

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

15,425

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 10,422 degrees were awarded to men at Liberty University, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (15,425).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Liberty University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,666 degrees were awarded to men at Liberty University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 1,442 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,442 degrees were awarded to men at Liberty University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.866 times less than the 1,666 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from Liberty University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Liberty University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14% of graduates (295 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,824 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3,562 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,528 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Liberty University is white (13,824 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,562 degrees).

19.9% of degree recipients (5,141 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
8,176 degrees awarded
White Male
5,648 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2,289 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Liberty University is white female (8,176 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5,648 degrees).

Operations

Liberty University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.28B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 153M (6.74%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Liberty University had a total salary expenditure of 1.04B. Liberty University employs 209 Associate professors, 203 Professors and 173 Assistant professors. Most academics at Liberty University are Male Professor (146), Male Associate professor (124), and Female Assistant professor (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Liberty University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 1,318 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 603 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 510 employees.

Endowment

$2.28B

2023 Endowment

4.97%

growth from 2022

Liberty University has an endowment valued at about $2.28B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Liberty University grew 4.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.84B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Liberty University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$445M

2023 Salaries

13.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Liberty University paid a median of $445M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.04B) and a 13.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.93% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$57.9M

Instructional Salaries

658

Number of Employees

In 2023, Liberty University paid a total of $57.9M to 658 employees working as instructors, which represents 13% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

209 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,318 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Liberty University were Associate professor with 209 employees, Professor with 203 employees, and Assistant professor with 173 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Liberty University were Office and Administrative Support with 1,318 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 603 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 510 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Liberty University was Male Professor with 146 employees, Male Associate professor with 124 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 120 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Liberty University.

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