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Photo: Northern-Virginia-Photographer / Wikimedia Commons / CC0Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
99%
Acceptance Rate
50,012
Undergraduates
$22k
Tuition
65%
6-yr grad rate
$45k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
99%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
50,012 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Private nonprofit · City: Small
Early Action: Dec 31, 2026
Rolling Admissions
Can I Afford It?
Tuition (2024-25)
$22,465
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$29,357
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$24,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$44,813/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio55%
Why Go Here?
$45k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50.0k
Undergraduates
Large
Private nonprofit · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#71
Deal Score in VA
of 105 rated colleges
Deal Score72
Good value
42% First-Gen Students
38% Pell Grant Recipients
73Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Dec 31, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Liberty University is a private nonprofit college in Lynchburg, VA. It enrolls 50,012 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
72
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Dec 31, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition (2024-25)$22,465
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)70%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,835
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$76k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72k/yr
Military Systems and Maintenance Technology$66k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$66k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$56k/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$56k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionDec 31, 2026
Rolling AdmissionsNo deadline
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$0 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
7
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
B
Value
C
Outcomes
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Diversity
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How much do families pay at Liberty University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $30,667 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $27,807 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,347 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,142 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,545 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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