Lubbock Christian University, popularly referred to as LCU, was established in 1957. It is a private institution and is located in Lubbock, Texas. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 155 acres. LCU awards associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various areas of study including liberal arts and education, biblical studies and behavioral sciences, and professional studies, among others. Various online courses and weekend programs are also available in the institution.
Lubbock Christian University sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in the intramural sports categories of flag football, softball, volleyball, roller hockey, and basketball. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. These include the Kappa Phi Kappa, Zeta Gamma, Behavioral Sciences Society, Criminal Justice Association, and Agriculture Club. Among the notable alumni of LCU include Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University; and James Johnson, President of Ohio Valley University.
Lubbock Christian is found in Lubbock, TX. Lubbock is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Churches of Christ identity. Lubbock Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Lubbock Christian has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
Admission to Lubbock Christian is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 530.
Lubbock Christian has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,960 in 2007 at the school.
Lubbock Christian offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Lubbock Christian University is to teach students the spiritual dimension of life, provide a quality education, and impart a system of values for living and for service to family, community and church."
More complete details are provided below.
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2099
General Phone: (806) 796-8800
http://www.lcu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 112 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 110 | early childhood education, educational administration, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 48 | social work, family systems |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies, ministry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 12 | design and visual communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Media | 9 | organizational communications |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | animal science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | plant sciences |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management, agriculture |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lubbock Christian in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 421 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Lubbock Christian had a total enrollment of 1,960 students (1,637 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 87% |
| New Mexico | 9% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Lubbock Christian offers campus housing for 686 of its 1,637 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lubbock, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 948 | 692 | 73% | 305 | 44% |
| Men | 349 | 265 | 76% | 126 | 48% |
| Women | 599 | 427 | 71% | 179 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,290 |
| Room and board | $ 4,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,032 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,802 |
Financial Aid:
Lubbock Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358600)
Lubbock Christian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $54,626 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $48,809 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $51,257 | 4 | $46,551 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $56,230 | 8 | $57,268 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $47,874 | 11 | $47,647 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,350 | 8 | $41,261 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $35,858 | 3 | $37,697 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $46,792 | 31 | $46,981 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 31 | 79 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 16 | 26 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lubbock Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
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