Liberty University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Liberty University is a private research university in Lynchburg, Virginia, enrolling about 50,012 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.98% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,813 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,465
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,357 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 98.98% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 50,012 64.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 15.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 75,163
- Applicants (IPEDS): 36,921
- Room & Board: $13,835 annual estimate
Liberty University: what the data shows
Common questions about Liberty University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Liberty University?
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA (ZIP 24515).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Liberty University public or private?
Liberty University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Liberty University cost?
Published tuition: $22,465.
Average net price after aid: $29,357.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $30,545 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $89,860.
How hard is it to get into Liberty University?
Admission rate: 98.98%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Liberty University?
Total enrollment: 50,012 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 75,163 students.
Graduate enrollment: 51,366 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Liberty University?
150%-time completion rate: 65.33%.
First-year retention: 80.1%.
What do graduates of Liberty University earn?
Median earnings: $39,707 six years after entry; $44,813 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,500.
38.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Liberty University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (3,436 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (1,794 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (1,573 completions)
- Psychology, General (1,564 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (1,196 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (1,182 completions)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other (714 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (698 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (657 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (571 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Liberty University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 98.98%; completion rate 65.33%; median earnings $44,813 at 10 years; net price $29,357. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$22,465
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Liberty University was $22,465.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,357
2024 Value
In 2024 Liberty University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,357.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$117,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,357 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$89,860 4-Year Tuition
$13,835 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,596 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,896 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$151,584 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Liberty University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Liberty University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Liberty University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,768 | $20,768 | $23,602 |
| 2014 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $23,706 |
| 2015 | $20,109 | $20,109 | $23,815 |
| 2016 | $21,292 | $21,292 | $25,371 |
| 2017 | $21,310 | $21,310 | $27,573 |
| 2018 | $22,584 | $22,584 | $27,883 |
| 2019 | $22,747 | $22,747 | $28,903 |
| 2020 | $21,587 | $21,587 | $29,382 |
| 2021 | $22,713 | $22,713 | $28,561 |
| 2022 | $22,511 | $22,511 | $29,882 |
| 2023 | $21,222 | $21,222 | $29,552 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98.98% Acceptance Rate
36,921 Total Applicants
36,671 Students Admitted
6,419 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Liberty University reported total enrollment of about 50,012 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.5%), and Black or African American (10.5%). About 38.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Liberty University in 2024 is 50,012 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 75,163 students. Graduate enrollment is about 51,366 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.69% 100% Completion Time
65.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.69% of students graduating from Liberty University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Counseling Psychology: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Liberty University.
Return on Investment
$24,500 Median Student Debt
$44,813 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
281.62% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Liberty University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 179 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 3,436 completions
2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 1,794 completions
3. Counseling Psychology: 1,573 completions
4. Psychology, General: 1,564 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 1,196 completions
6. Theology/Theological Studies: 1,182 completions
7. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 714 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 698 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 657 completions
Most popular programs at Liberty University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Liberty University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Liberty University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 15.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,826
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,004
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Liberty University is a private non-profit institution located in Lynchburg, VA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Counseling Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 50,012 students. Student body composition includes White (56.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.5%), Black or African American (10.5%). The admission rate is 98.98%. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.33%. Approximately 38.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 179 distinct degree programs, Liberty University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Liberty University located?
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
What is Liberty University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Liberty University is 99.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 36,921 applicants and 36,671 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Liberty University cost?
Reported tuition is $22,465 and average net price is $29,357 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,835 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Liberty University?
Liberty University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 75,163 students, White (56.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Liberty University?
About 42.4% of students at Liberty University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Liberty University earn?
Median earnings are $39,707 six years after entry and $44,813 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Liberty University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Liberty University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,500.
Is Liberty University public or private?
Liberty University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, VA.
Is Liberty University an HBCU?
No. Liberty University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Liberty University a tribal college?
No. Liberty University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Liberty University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Liberty University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.9%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Lynchburg, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.