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Life University, Georgia

Overview of Life University

Students attend Life University in Marietta, Georgia, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Life University degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Life University Selectivity

Life University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 38% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Life University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 1,427 students at Life University (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Life University is to educate its students in a set of core life proficiencies, equipping them to become skilled professionals, and preparing them for successful careers focused on serving the health needs of society. To fulfill this mission, the University, an institution based on contemporary vitalistic principles, offers high quality, integrative programs in chiropractic, biology, nutrition, sports health science, general studies and business."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Life University

Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
General Phone: (770) 426-2600
Admissions Phone: (770) 426-2884
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 426-2901
http://www.life.edu

Life University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Life University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy187chiropractic, exercise science, nutrition sciences, dietitian, athletic trainer
Business And Management25business, MIS
Science24biology, anatomy
Medical Adminstration4health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for Life University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree1631
Bachelor's degree627
Master's degree142
Associate's degree12

Student Body

In 2005, Life University had a total enrollment of 1,427 students (1,301 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men70%
Women30%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate40%
Graduate4%
First Professional55%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White39%
Black14%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races28%
(Foreign Students)12%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Foreign countries11%
Washington4%
Pennsylvania4%
Georgia4%

Life University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time25 %

Life University Room and Board (2005)

Life University offers campus housing for 276 of its 1,301 (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.

Life University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1616138%3354%
Men863642%2364%
Women752533%1040%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480520
SAT Math450520
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1720
ACT Composite1920

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT39%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT12%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (770) 426-2884

Life University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,733
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,733
Room and board$ 10,980
Room charge$ 2,853
Books and supplies$ 1,350
Other expenses$ 5,832

Financial Aid:
Life University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2074800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 426-2901

Life University Faculty

Life University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year11$55,0522*
Associate professorcalendar year18$48,0003$46,200
Assistant professorcalendar year13$42,4667$38,891
Instructorcalendar year18$38,02314$39,317
All faculty totalcalendar year60$45,10126$40,371

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Life University Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total102434
Basketball8614
Track246
All Other Sports01414

Life University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Chiropractic (DC)
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences

SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Life University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Life University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Life University % of students from other states
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Life University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Life University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Life University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Life University Male % of student body
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Life University % of degrees in science
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Life University Minority % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Life University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Life University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Life University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
Has hospital on campus

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