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Life University, established by Dr. Sid Williams in 1974, was originally known as the Life Chiropractic College. The university occupies a 90-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, and is the largest chiropractic institute in the world.
In addition to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Life University also offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degrees through the following colleges:
The athletics department of Life University fields teams in intercollegiate sports including basketball, and clubs sports such as golf, hockey, soccer, rugby, tennis, volleyball, cycling, racquetball, and powerlifting. The team mascot is an eagle, and the teams compete in the NAIA Division I, the National Intercollegiate Recreation and Sports Association American Collegiate Hockey Association, and the USA Rugby Division 1. The basketball and rugby teams have won a number of national championships in the last few years.
Students attend Life University in Marietta, GA, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Life University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Life University is known for its programs in science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Life University only let in 30% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 499 and 599.
Life University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,907 students at Life University (as of 2007-2008).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Southeast Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
General Phone: (800) 543-3202
http://www.life.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 185 | chiropractic, dietitian, nutrition sciences, exercise science |
| Science | 32 | biology, anatomy |
| Business and Management | 10 | business, MIS |
Number of programs and degrees for Life University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 166 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 60 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Life University had a total enrollment of 1,907 students (580 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 32% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| First Professional | 64% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 22% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 59% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Life University offers campus housing for 250 of its 580 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marietta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 194 | 59 | 30% | 28 | 47% |
| Men | 94 | 32 | 34% | 15 | 47% |
| Women | 100 | 27 | 27% | 13 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 499 | 599 |
| SAT Writing | 385 | 485 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not 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 | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,830 |
| Room and board | $ 12,000 |
| Room charge | $ 12,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,650 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,000 |
Financial Aid:
Life University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2074800)
Life University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $79,000 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $70,000 | 8 | $69,000 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,000 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $55,000 | 3 | $55,000 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $64,409 | 26 | $63,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $78,000 | 4 | $54,000 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $62,000 | 4 | $61,000 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $53,000 | 5 | $53,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $65,231 | 15 | $54,600 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Southeast Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 0 | 45 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Chiropractic (DC)
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Life University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus
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