Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
67,847
60.6% Female
39.4% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Christian
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
315
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
89
Doctoral Research
26
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
218
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.26%
Asian
20.76%
Black or African American
6.68%
Hispanic or Latino
0.29%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
43.92%
White
3.09%
Two or more races
22.14%
Unknown
0.43%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.liberty.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$7,740
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
89
Master's (Distance)
76
Doctor's Degree Research
26
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
20
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
33
Post Master's Certificate
5
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Christian Studies | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Communication, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
No No No No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Education, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise Physiology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Finance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Graphic Design | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Health Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Hebrew Language and Literature | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| History Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Homeland Security | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Human Biology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Informatics | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Information Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| International Law and Legal Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| International Relations and Affairs | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Linguistics | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Management Information Systems, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Military History | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Music Pedagogy | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| National Security Policy Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Communication, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Leadership | Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Project Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No Yes Yes |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Religious Education | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Religious/Sacred Music | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Rhetoric and Composition | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Urban Education and Leadership | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 812 | 679 | 9 | 124 |
| With faculty status | 632 | 623 | 9 | 0 |
| Tenured | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 620 | 611 | 9 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 620 | 611 | 9 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 180 | 56 | 0 | 124 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$7,740
Financial aid office web address
https://www.liberty.edu/financialaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$7,560
Typical Board
$5,360
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $7,740 |
| Full time Fees | $600 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $487 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $40,586 | $2,306 |
| Osteopathic Medicine | $49,440 | $3,460 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
67,847
60.6% Female
39.4% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.26%
Asian
20.76%
Black or African American
6.68%
Hispanic or Latino
0.29%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
43.92%
White
3.09%
Two or more races
22.14%
Unknown
0.43%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 108 | 172 |
| Asian | 681 | 855 |
| Black Or African American | 4,682 | 9,406 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 1,779 | 2,756 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 80 | 119 |
| Non-resident Alien | 130 | 159 |
| White | 12,146 | 17,654 |
| Two Or More Races | 768 | 1,331 |
| Unknown | 6,335 | 8,686 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
10,022
37.2% Male
62.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
1,963
42.7% Male
57.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
238
56.7% Male
43.3% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
1,543
49.8% Male
50.2% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
246
29.7% Male
70.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Phone
434-582-2000
Fax
Email
