- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $29,692 a year (2022–23)
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Liberty University reported an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024.
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Liberty University GPA requirements
Liberty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Liberty University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Liberty University acceptance rate
Liberty University admitted 24,687 of 24,942 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Liberty University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lynchburg, Virginia, with 52,961 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Liberty University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Liberty University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Liberty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,692 a year at Liberty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Liberty University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Liberty University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Liberty University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Liberty University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Liberty University look for?
Liberty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Liberty University accept?
Liberty University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 24,687 of 24,942 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Liberty University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Liberty University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Liberty University?
A lot: Liberty University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Liberty University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,692 a year at Liberty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Liberty University consider legacy status?
No. Liberty University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Liberty University ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Liberty University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Liberty University?
Yes. Liberty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Liberty University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Liberty UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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