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Students attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a small city. The school is proud of its Baptist status. Liberty University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Liberty University is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Liberty University only let in 38% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 12,458 students at the school (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Liberty University attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Liberty University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To produce Christ-Centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills required to impact tomorrow's world."
More complete details are provided below.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
General Phone: (434) 582-2000
Admissions Phone: (434) 582-5905
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 582-2270
http://WWW.LIBERTY.EDU
Liberty University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 426 | religion, theology, ministry, religious education, bible studies, religious music, philosophy, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 351 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 314 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, political science, English, Spanish language, history, social services |
| Business And Management | 244 | business, business management, accounting, MIS, fashion merchandising |
| Education And Teaching | 124 | teacher ed, special ed, educational administration, music teaching, elementary school teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Media | 87 | communication studies, public relations and advertising, digital communications, organizational communications |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 75 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | family and consumer science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | health service and sciences |
| Science | 15 | biology, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Law | 0 | law |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Liberty University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,292 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 351 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 35 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 35 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Liberty University had a total enrollment of 12,458 students (10,508 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 38% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 9 % |
Liberty University offers campus housing for 5,332 of its 10,508 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,563 | 5,864 | 38% | 2,649 | 45% |
| Men | 6,669 | 2,624 | 39% | 1,263 | 48% |
| Women | 8,894 | 3,240 | 36% | 1,386 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 582-5905
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,550 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
Liberty University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2053000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 582-2270
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $63,608 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 19 | $52,237 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 18 | $48,440 | 3 | $44,707 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 47 | $52,579 | 7 | $47,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $56,799 | 10 | $54,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $48,011 | 17 | $46,272 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $42,493 | 30 | $42,056 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $31,739 | 19 | $30,936 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $48,508 | 76 | $41,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 103 | 268 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Track | 22 | 27 | 49 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 60 | 91 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Liberty University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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