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OVERVIEW
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty, founded in 1971 by Dr. Jerry Falwell, is a church-affiliated university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and
Sciences; the Schools of Business and Government, Communications, Education, and Religion; and the Liberty Baptist Theological
Seminary. Its 160-acre campus is located in Lynchburg, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Web Site
www.liberty.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
12,645
Women
6,602 (52.2%)
Men
6,043 (47.8%)
Graduate Students
1,202
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
20% of 29,490 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.39
SAT Math
514 average
450-570 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
528 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
509 average
450-570 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Important
Extracurricular Activities
Considered
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$37,638
Tuition and Fees
$22,000
Room and Board
$8,786
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Freshman Award
$14,073
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$20,451
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 53% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Lynchburg Population
77,113
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
92% of freshmen, 60% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Eagle; Flames
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
6.8% Black/African-American
2.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.1% White
14.5% Unknown
International Students
6.2%
First-Year Students Returning
78.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
29.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I
or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
History
Academic Electives
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1971 University Boulevard
City, State, Zip
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Phone
(434) 582-5985
Fax
(434) 582-2304
E-mail
admissions@liberty.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$40
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
Not Considered
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
20% of 29,490 applicants were admitted
Women
20% of 16,327 applicants were admitted
Men
21% of 13,163 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,597 (60%) of 5,966 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,862 (58%) of 3,191 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,735 (63%) of 2,775 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
514 average
450-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
16%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
36%
Score of 300 - 400
8%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
528 average
460-590 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.39
3.75 and Above
29%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
16%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
4%
Score of 600 - 700
20%
Score of 30 - 36
9%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 400 - 500
31%
Score of 18 - 23
44%
Score of 300 - 400
6%
Score of 12 - 17
12%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
509 average
450-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
14%
Score of 500 - 600
36%
Score of 400 - 500
37%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 42%
Top half: 72%
Bottom half: 28%
9%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$37,638
Books and Supplies
$1,700
Tuition and Fees
$22,000
Other Expenses
$5,152
Room and Board
$8,786
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
financialaid@liberty.edu
Application Deadline
March 1
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning March
15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 010392
Free
State Aid Form
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
2,534 (93.6%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
2,023 (79.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,023 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
242 (12.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
58%
Average Award
$14,073
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,021 (99.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$10,959
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
11,102 (91.3%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
8,918 (73.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,918 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
1,014 (11.4%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$13,999
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,437 (71.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,390
Received by 8,795 (98.6%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$10,006
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 371 (18.3%) of aid
recipients
Received by 6,590 (73.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,307
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,632 (18.3%) of aid
recipients
177 (6.5%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $6,630
Merit-Based Gift
804 (6.6%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $8,404
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
64%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$20,451
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
College/university loans, Canadian federal and provincial loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC
scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, English, Mathematics, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Biological
Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Religion/Biblical Studies,
Engineering/Technologies, English, Mathematics, Premedicine, Education
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Debating, Performing Arts, Music, Journalism/Publications
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Leadership, Cheerleading/Drum Major
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Veterans, Religious Affiliation, Local/State Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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MATTERS
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and
Technology, General
American Sign Language (ASL)
Apparel and Textiles, General
Athletic Training/Trainer
Bible/Biblical Studies
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Biology
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences,
General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
General Studies
Graphic Design
History, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Industrial Engineering
Christian Studies
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Information Technology
International Relations and Affairs
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Mathematics, General
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music, General
Philosophy
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Health Education and Promotion
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign
Language/ESL Language Instructor
Zoology/Animal Biology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences,
Philosophy and religious studies, Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships,
Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 19% of classes
20-29 students: 53% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 77% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
820
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services,
wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Religious Education, Master of
Science, Master of Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in
Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Theology, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
Advertising and Public Relations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Psychology
Communication--General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Corporate and Organizational Communication
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Curriculum and Instruction
Distance Education Development
Early Childhood Education
Education of the Gifted
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Elementary Education
English
Exercise and Sports Science
Health Promotion
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
History
Human Resources Management
Human Services
International Affairs
International Business
International Health
Management Information Systems
Management of Technology
Marketing
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mathematics Education
Middle School Education
Military and Defense Studies
Missions and Missiology
Music
Music Education
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Nutrition
Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
Philosophy
Political Science
Project Management
Public Administration
Public Policy
Reading Education
Recreation and Park Management
Religion
Religious Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Sports Management
Student Affairs
Theology
Travel and Tourism
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Accounting
Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
Advertising and Public Relations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Psychology
Computer and Information Systems Security
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Curriculum and Instruction
Distance Education Development
Early Childhood Education
Education of the Gifted
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Elementary Education
English
Exercise and Sports Science
Health Promotion
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
History
Human Resources Management
Human Services
International Affairs
International Business
International Health
Law
Management Information Systems
Management of Technology
Marketing
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mathematics Education
Middle School Education
Military and Defense Studies
Missions and Missiology
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Nutrition
Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
Project Management
Public Administration
Reading Education
Recreation and Park Management
Religion
Religious Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Sports Management
Student Affairs
Theology
Travel and Tourism
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LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Lynchburg Population
77,113
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
6,500 acres
Weather
Temperature
24.7 average low in January, 82.6
average high in September
Rain
119 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
120 mile(s) from campus in
Richmond
Nearest Bus Station
3 mile(s) from campus in
Lynchburg
Nearest Train Station
8 mile(s) from campus in
Lynchburg
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments,
disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
92% of freshmen, 60% of all students
Housing Requirements
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
40%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
24-hour emergency dispatch
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Eagle; Flames
School Colors
Red, white, and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cheerleading
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Field Hockey
x
x
Football
x
x
Golf
x
x
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
crew, equestrian sports, ice hockey
Men's Club Sports
crew, ice hockey, volleyball
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles,
music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television
station, yearbook
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
12,645
Women
6,602 (52.2%)
Men
6,043 (47.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
12,215
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
6.8% Black/African-American
2.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.1% White
14.5% Unknown
International Students
6.2%
Average Age
21
All Graduate Students
1,202
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
78.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
29.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
47.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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