Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private
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Liberty University admitted 99.0% of applicants university-wide (24,687 of 24,942).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.0% | 24,687 | 24,942 |
| In-state | 62.5% | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 62.5% | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Men | 98.9% | 11,095 | 11,223 |
| Women | 99.1% | 13,558 | 13,683 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 24,687 admitted students, 6,021 enrolled (24.4% yield).
Liberty University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1260
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Liberty University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,096/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,465 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,631 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,096/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $30,667 |
| $30k–48k | $27,807 |
| $48k–75k | $27,347 |
| $75k–110k | $27,142 |
| Over $110k | $30,545 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Liberty Academic Scholarship — $1,000–$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Liberty Champion Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Liberty Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — $5,000–$8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Liberty Academic Scholarship — $1,000–$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Student Grant — Up to $3,000 per year (Need Based)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Liberty Champion Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Liberty Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Liberty University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Secondary Education Transcripts
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission Essay
- Enrollment Deposit ($250)
- SAT or ACT Score Report (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Secondary Education Transcripts
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission Essay
- Enrollment Deposit ($250)
- SAT or ACT Score Report (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Liberty University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Liberty's mission is to develop Christ-centered leaders. Describe how you will contribute to this mission as a Liberty student.150 words · Required
- Describe how your personal faith and beliefs contribute to your college search process.150 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,813
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 65.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,500
- At graduation
Liberty University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
- WSJ: #572
- Niche: #343
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Interdisciplinary studies (13%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 48% of class sections have under 20 students.
Liberty University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.