Life University Average GPA & Admissions

Life University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Marietta, Georgia, with 899 undergraduates. It admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 3.12, as reported by the college for 2024–25
  • SAT, middle 50%: 480–590 reading and writing, 440–540 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 17–20 composite
  • Average net price: $30,403 a year (2022–23)

Life University average GPA

Life University reported an average high school GPA of 3.12 for its first-year students who submitted one (93% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Life University acceptance rate

Life University admitted 534 of 574 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Life University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing480525590
SAT Math440510540
ACT Composite171920
ACT English151822
ACT Math182125
19% submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores, as Life University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1030 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Life University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Not considered
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.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
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Life University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Life 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,403 a year at Life 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

What is the average high school GPA at Life University?

The average high school GPA of Life University's first-year students who submitted one (93% did) is 3.12, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: Life University Common Data Set 2024–25.

What is the acceptance rate at Life University?

Life University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 534 of 574 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do Life University students have?

The middle 50% of Life University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (19% of them) scored 480–590 in Reading and Writing and 440–540 in Math. The median scores were 525 (Reading and Writing) and 510 (Math).

What ACT scores do Life University students have?

The middle 50% of Life University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (8% of them) had composite scores of 17–20, with a median of 19.

Does Life University accept AP credit?

Yes. Life 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.

What is the average net price at Life University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,403 a year at Life University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Life 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.
  2. Life University Common Data Set 2024–25Life University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).