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Lubbock Christian is found in Lubbock, Texas. 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 is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,079 in 2005 at Lubbock Christian.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lubbock Christian offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2099
General Phone: (806) 796-8800
Admissions Phone: (806) 720-7151
Financial Aid Phone: (806) 720-7176
http://www.lcu.edu
Lubbock Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 155 | early childhood education, educational administration, secondary teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 112 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business communications |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | social work, family systems |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies, ministry |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | plant sciences |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Lubbock Christian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 379 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Lubbock Christian had a total enrollment of 2,079 students (1,674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Texas | 90% |
| New Mexico | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Lubbock Christian offers campus housing for 625 of its 1,674 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 912 | 671 | 74% | 320 | 48% |
| Men | 358 | 279 | 78% | 138 | 49% |
| Women | 554 | 392 | 71% | 182 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (806) 720-7151
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,710 |
| Room and board | $ 4,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,586 |
Financial Aid:
Lubbock Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (806) 720-7176
Lubbock Christian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $54,118 | 3 | $49,403 |
*: 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 | 11 | $51,691 | 10 | $49,631 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $44,631 | 10 | $43,515 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $38,505 | 7 | $39,596 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $34,615 | 3 | $34,125 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $43,029 | 30 | $43,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Basketball | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 7 | 7 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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