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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,707

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

65%

Annual Tuition

$21,222

At a Glance

Total Students

50,059

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$24,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Liberty University is a private, non-profit institution with a very high acceptance rate of 99.3%. The university enrolls a large student body of 50,059. The graduation rate is 64.5%, and the retention rate is 78.8%. The median debt for students is $24,500, and 49% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Liberty University is $21,222. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,414. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,707, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,813.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 72% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Liberty University alumni earn a median of $44,414. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $39,707. Ten years post-graduation, median earnings increase to $44,813. The median debt for graduates is $24,500, and 49% of students receive financial aid.

Liberty University has a high acceptance rate of 99.3% and a graduation rate of 64.5%. The retention rate is 78.8%, and the in-state tuition is $21,222. The large student body consists of 50,059 students.

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Campus Location

Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg, VA 24515

Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 99.3%.