by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 47,988 undergraduates in 2020, Liberty University is a very large, private university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Liberty University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Liberty University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Liberty University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Evangelical Christian faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Evangelical Christian Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Liberty University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Liberty University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Liberty University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Liberty University for Veterans Guide.
Liberty University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Liberty University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 47,988 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 30,168 (62.9%). Part-time attendance was 17,820 (37.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 30,168 | 17,820 | 47,988 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Liberty University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Liberty University #161 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Liberty University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Liberty University Diversity Guide.
Liberty University has a total of 576 student athletes, 319 men and 257 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $30,289,714 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $30,289,714 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Liberty University Athletics