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Liberty University Teaching Programs

Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, VA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Liberty University Rankings

Liberty University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#30 of 106	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#224 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1459 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Liberty University?

Get in touch with Liberty University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24515
Phone:	4345822000
Website:	www.liberty.edu/
Admissions:	www.liberty.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.liberty.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Liberty University?

You can apply to Liberty University online at: https://www.liberty.edu/apply

Liberty University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Liberty University

This is what Liberty University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Liberty University?

Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 99%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Liberty University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	11,223	11,095	99%
Women	13,683	13,558	99%

Can I Afford Liberty University?

The average net price after aid at Liberty University is $29,552. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,297
In-State Fees	$876
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,297
Out-of-State Fees	$876
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,173
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,173

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 8% of students at Liberty University receive some form of financial aid (4,367 students).

Nearly 79% of students at Liberty University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,200 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,168.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Liberty University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,383 per year.

Liberty University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 67,847 students enrolled at Liberty University. Liberty University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 50,059 undergraduate students at Liberty University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Liberty University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	851
Black or African American	5,055
Hispanic	3,804
White	27,382
American Indian/Alaska Native	200
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	100
Two or More Races	2,052
Non-Resident	400

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Liberty University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	1,457
North Carolina	555
Pennsylvania	441
Texas	364
Florida	306

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Liberty University Graduate Student Diversity

50,245 of Liberty University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Liberty University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Liberty University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,155
Black or African American	10,953
Hispanic	3,265
White	22,409
American Indian/Alaska Native	200
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	150
Two or More Races	1,909
Non-Resident	301

Online Learning at Liberty University

Liberty University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

7,028 undergraduate students at Liberty University took at least one online class — of those, 39,156 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 588 students took at least one online class and 49,153 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Liberty University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Liberty University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	473	522	—	1,139
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	318	487	1,017
Curriculum and Instruction	—	60	378	569
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	391	—	391
Special Education and Teaching	62	237	—	351
Education, General	1	4	188	284
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	50	101	—	155
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	36	24	—	90
Education, Other	44	—	7	51
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	22	—	36

Academic Programs at Liberty University

Liberty University offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Liberty University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.