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Liberty University

Liberty University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Lynchburg, VA metro with 52,823 students and a 99% acceptance rate.

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private nonprofit · City, small · 52,823 students

NCAA Division I · Conference USA

Admission rate

99%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$29,357

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,813

10 years after entry

Students

52,823

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		August 23, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: liberty.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$30,667
$30,001–48,000$27,807
$48,001–75,000$27,347
$75,001–110,000$27,142
Over $110,000$30,545

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreLiberty University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 101 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 2013 credits
Computer Science A3CSIS 212 Object-Oriented Programming4 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 214 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 213 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
Environmental Science3ENVR 215 Principles of Environmental Science3 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 200 Introduction to Geography3 credits
Show all 21 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 101 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 2013 credits
Computer Science A3CSIS 212 Object-Oriented Programming4 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 214 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 213 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
Environmental Science3ENVR 215 Principles of Environmental Science3 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 200 Introduction to Geography3 credits
United States Government and Politics3GOVT 220 American Government3 credits
Art History3ARTS 201 History of Art I3 credits
2D Art and Design3ARTS 113 Introduction to 2D Design3 credits
3D Art and Design3ARTS 114 Introduction to 3D Design3 credits
African American Studies3SOCI 1XX ​Sociology Elective-Lower Level3 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3GOVT 210 Introduction to Political Science3 credits
Drawing3ARTS 211 Drawing I3 credits
Physics 1 (Algebra-Based)3PHYS 201 General Physics I4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS 202 General Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 232 University Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 231 University Physics I4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 128 Precalculus with Trigonometry4 credits
Seminar3ASCS 1XX ​Acad Success Elect-Lower Level3 credits

Source: liberty.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management1,683
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1,387
Psychology1,225
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies605
Religion/Religious Studies488
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology439
Elementary Education and Teaching348
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse240
Show the other 101 majors
History223
Social Work202
Creative Writing202
Accounting198
Communication181
Information Technology173
Pre-Law Studies165
Political Science and Government165
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences151
Early Childhood Education and Teaching113
Exercise Science and Kinesiology110
Graphic Design105
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management101
Biomedical Sciences89
Design and Visual Communications80
Legal Assistant/Paralegal80
Management Information Systems72
Religious/Sacred Music70
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology68
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations66
Health/Health Care Administration/Management65
Music, Other63
Special Education and Teaching62
Computer and Information Sciences61
Mechanical Engineering58
Cinematography and Film/Video Production55
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia53
Public Health Education and Promotion45
Education, Other44
Military History42
Human Services41
Divinity/Ministry40
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance39
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor36
Bible/Biblical Studies36
Digital Arts35
Human Development and Family Studies34
Interior Design33
Youth Ministry33
Applied Mathematics32
Lay Ministry31
International Relations and Affairs28
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies28
Apparel and Textiles26
Fire Services Administration25
Public Administration25
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education24
Christian Studies24
Pastoral Studies/Counseling23
English Language and Literature22
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences21
Speech Communication and Rhetoric18
Wildlife Biology18
Industrial Engineering16
Physics16
Informatics15
Social Studies Teacher Education15
Civil Engineering15
International/Globalization Studies15
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching12
Spanish Language and Literature11
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11
Chemistry11
Mathematics10
Music Pedagogy9
American Sign Language (ASL)9
Industrial Technology/Technician8
Zoology/Animal Biology8
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis8
Forensic Science and Technology8
Acting8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7
Music7
Hospitality Administration/Management7
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Computer Engineering6
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Outdoor Education6
Fine/Studio Arts6
Voice and Opera6
Brass Instruments5
Musical Theatre5
Geography5
Environmental Biology5
Biopsychology4
Biotechnology4
Biochemistry4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies4
Music History, Literature, and Theory3
Social Sciences3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3
Business/Commerce2
Musicology and Ethnomusicology2
Education1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education1
Biology Teacher Education1
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments1
Stringed Instruments1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA

Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Lynchburg, VA

266,432 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)

Nearest hub airport

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 18.3 of 20

Elevation

836 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

11.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

27 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,210 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size