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We’re glad you’re interested in applying to Liberty University as a first-year college student. For residential undergraduate students, test scores are no longer needed, but they are strongly encouraged for merit-based scholarships. We will need your transcripts to have a complete picture of your prior academic record. Additionally, you will complete a brief admission essay answering two prompts in 100 to 150 words each. A full list of first-year admission requirements can be found at Liberty.edu/Residential/Undergraduate .
We’re glad you’re interested in transferring to Liberty University. For residential undergraduate students, test scores are no longer needed, but they are strongly encouraged for merit-based scholarships. We will need your transcripts to have a complete picture of your prior academic record. Additionally, you will complete a brief admission essay answering 2 prompts in 100 to 150 words each. A full list of transfer student admission requirements can be found at Liberty.edu/Transfer .
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At Liberty University, we believe in developing Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills to impact their world. Liberty has the resources and opportunities of a large state university — and the heart of an intimate Christ-centered college.
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1971 University Blvd Lynchburg, VA , Virginia 24515 , United States of America
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Course Catalog | Liberty University
Admissions - resident program.
Ron Kennedy, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D. Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing
Chris Jones, B.S., M.A.C.M. Director of Admissions
Stephanie Smart, B.S., M.A. Sr. Director of Event & Guest Operations
General Requirements
Admission to Liberty University’s undergraduate program is governed by policies and procedures approved by the Undergraduate Administrative and Curriculum Committee of the Faculty Senate.
The mission of Liberty University is to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world. We expect that our students understand and respect our mission and purpose while enrolled at Liberty University.
The Liberty University resident undergraduate admissions department operates on a rolling admission basis. This policy means that we do not have a final deadline for applications to be considered and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis. However, we do have a priority deadline for submission and it is recommended that applicants strongly consider adhering to that deadline as the majority of our applications are received by that date.
Prospective students are assessed according to academic background; personal moral behavior and character; personal philosophy; and willingness to follow Liberty’s rules, regulations, and policies. In the consideration process, the applicant’s complete prior academic record, recommendations, plans for the future, and personal information will be reviewed upon request. Applicants meeting the required standards in these areas may be admitted to one of the academic terms at the University.
Liberty University does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability or military veteran status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty University maintains its Christian character and reserves its right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. The following persons have been designated to coordinate Liberty University’s compliance with certain anti-discrimination laws:
- Vice President for LU ONE at (434) 592-3888 or [email protected] ;
- Senior Executive Director of Disability Accommodation Support at (434) 592-4026 or [email protected] ;
- Title IX Coordinator at (434) 592-4999 or [email protected] .
The University reserves the right to refuse or revoke admission or readmission to any prospective student or returning student. Any applicant who intentionally withholds pertinent information or who falsifies information may be required to withdraw from Liberty.
The Office of Admissions may request additional documentation from applicants who do not meet admissions standards. If the Office of Admissions, in its professional opinion, determines that the documentation justifies the candidate’s potential for success, the Office of Admissions may present the documentation to the Office of the Provost with a request to admit the student.
The regulations listed herein are subject to change after the date of publication through established procedures. Liberty University reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice.
Contact Information
Prospective students who wish to speak to an admissions counselor about the admissions process or admission policies may do so by contacting our Resident Admissions office.
Resident Admissions Office: Phone: (800) 543-5317 Fax: (800) 542-2311 Text: 49596 Email: [email protected] Websites: https://www.liberty.edu/residential/undergraduate/
Hours of Operation: M,Tu,Th,F 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST SAT 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Mailing Address: Liberty University Attn: Resident Admissions Office MSC Box #710278 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, Virginia 24515
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online at apply.liberty.edu .
Application for Admission
The Admissions Committee welcomes applications for first-year, transfer and readmit admission. When we read undergraduate applications, we value intellectual ability, academic achievement, and personal qualities that will contribute to the University mission and campus community. The university also reserves the right to withdraw an application for admission after 60 days of inactivity.
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative, unweighted High School GPA and college (if applicable)
- GED, HiSET, or TASC scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Essay submission
Note: Other documentation such as reference letters, community service, and leadership, may also be helpful or required by the admissions committee. Results from the CLT, SAT or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
Items to be Submitted
Prior to an admissions decision, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited high school or an official transcript of the General Educational Development (GED) test scores. Applicants with prior college coursework may submit a high school self-certification in lieu of an official high school transcript, or an official high school transcript, and unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. Please note: Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes when a Transcript Request Form is also submitted. An official transcript will be required in order to register for a second semester. To be considered complete, a high school transcript must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Preliminary transcript – must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-11, an overall grade point average (GPA), and should be signed by the school administrator.
- MENT 101 or
- ASCS 101 This course should be taken if transferring 12 or more hours of college credit. These courses are designed to help students develop reading and study strategies necessary for success in college.
- Exception: Students may be admitted into the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technician with the completion a High School Diploma or a GED, regardless of GPA. Students admitted under academic caution or probation in into the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technician are not limited in the number of hours taken per semester or required to take MENT 101 or ASCS 101 .
- Test Scores Applicants are not required to submit test scores as part of the admissions process. Students seeking to maximize merit-based aid are encouraged to submit their highest scores from the CLT, SAT or ACT for review. Information on the CLT may be at https://www.cltexam.com . Information on the SAT may be obtained at https://www.collegeboard.org . Information on the ACT may be obtained at www.act.org . Liberty’s Institutional Codes are 5385 for the SAT and 4364 for the ACT.
- Essay All resident applicants must submit an essay between 200 and 400 words describing how their personal faith and beliefs will allow them to contribute to Liberty University’s mission of developing Christ-centered leaders.
- Other Documentation If the Admissions Committee determines that additional information is needed in order to make a determination on the applicant’s status, the applicant may be required to submit letters of recommendation or other relevant documentation such as a guidance counselor letter. U.S. Citizens and those with Legal Permanent Residency in the U.S. who have completed a secondary education outside of the U.S. will be evaluated as international students for admission purpose.
- Application: December 15
- Accept and Confirm: February 28
- Financial Check-in: April 30
- Course Registration: June 15
- Application: November 1
“These dates are subject to change”
Homeschool Applicants
The University recognizes that the academic records of home-educated students vary widely. However, records of academic work plus any evaluations or grades awarded by the parent or other evaluator must be included on the academic records to properly evaluate the applicant’s eligibility for college-work.
Homeschooled applicants must submit the above requirements plus:
- Verification that they have completed the equivalent of a standard secondary school education. This requirement may be satisfied by a statement signed by the parent or guardian, a home-education diploma, or a graduation date posted on the home education records.
- Verification that the home education was carried out in compliance with applicable commonwealth or state laws. The form of this documentation will vary depending on the state statutes governing home education. The documentation may be a letter from the local school board or public school superintendent, a letter from an umbrella school, or a signed affidavit from the parent or guardian. Students homeschooled outside of the United States must submit a transcript that confirms completion of a secondary education according to an identified standard or authority. Note: See www.liberty.edu/homeschool for a sample home school transcript. (Do not submit portfolios, photocopies of awards, or photographs of school projects.)
Private School Admissions
Applicants from nonpublic high schools, whose accreditation cannot be confirmed, must have their school submit a self-certification form to confirm their curriculum meets state standards. Statements printed on the official transcript, confirming that the curriculum meets state standards will also be accepted. Applicants must also satisfy the same admissions requirements as other applicants, including applying and paying the application fee.
Transfer Students
Transfer applicants must complete all of the forms that are listed for the initial application procedure. However, undergraduate transfer applicants who earn an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution do not need to submit standardized test scores except when specifically requested to do so by the University.
A copy of the official transcript from each college or university that the transfer applicant attended must be sent directly to the Admission’s Office from the Registrar(s) of the respective institution(s) of higher learning.
Unofficial transcripts will allow for acceptance and registration. Unofficial transcripts will not be reviewed for transfer credit. Before submitting unofficial transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Student's full name
- School name or logo printed on the document
- List of completed courses and earned credit in a term-by-term format
Official transcripts are required in order to register for a second semester.
All students who intend to transfer to Liberty must be eligible for readmission at the last institution attended. The record is reviewed based on Liberty’s scholastic regulations. Any applicant whose GPA does not meet Liberty’s scholastic standards, even though the applicant may not have been placed on Academic Caution or Probation at the last school attended, may be denied or placed on Academic Caution or Probation.
Transfer of Credits
Normally courses and degrees from regionally accredited institutions or those nationally accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.) will be evaluated for transfer of credit. However, on a limited basis Liberty does accept transfer credit via experiential learning, advanced placement and professional certificates from unaccredited institutions under certain terms and conditions established by Committee on Academic and Admissions Standards. Credit earned through this process will not be counted toward the required minimum of 25% of the major and minimum of 25% of the credit hours that must be completed through Liberty University for a bachelor’s degree. Also, credit earned through the portfolio process or professional certificate evaluation cannot exceed 30 credit hours. Applicants must request that official transcripts be sent directly from the Registrar(s) of the previous school(s) to the Registrar’s Office at Liberty University. These transcripts must be received before an admission decision will be made.
Credit will be accepted for those courses that are undergraduate level in which applicants have made a grade of C- or better. Transfer credit will be awarded grades of P and will not be used in computing the Liberty GPA. Transcripts are evaluated under the guidelines established by the Senate Committee on Academic and Admissions Standards. Internships, capstone courses, special topics, remedial courses, workshops, seminars, independent studies, and varsity courses are not transferable. Students may appeal their transfer evaluation via the LU Transfer Suite with a course description or course syllabus.
In order to receive direct credit for a course, the description must overlap the Liberty University course content at least 60%. Courses that do not match a Liberty University course by at least 60% are eligible to transfer as elective credit where allowable. Elective credit is coded as 1XX – 4XX, depending on the level of the course.
At any point prior to degree conferral, students may petition to have courses that are listed as electives substitute for required courses by using the Course Substitution form. Additionally, duplicated or repeated institutional and/or transfer credit will only be counted once toward total earned credit hours, unless courses are deemed repeatable.
Military Evaluations
Liberty University will evaluate students’ prior military experience and develop a degree plan for each student to follow. Evaluations will be based solely upon the recommendations of the American Council of Education (ACE) guidebook, A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services . Military applicants should send in military transcripts or documentation from their particular branch of service. If those documents are unavailable, applicants should submit a copy of their DD214, 2-1, 2A, or DD295 for evaluation.
Outgoing Transfer Credit
Transferability of credit earned through Liberty University is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Admission Notification
Applicants must submit all of the required documents to complete the admission file. When all documents have been received and evaluated, applicants will be notified of their admission decision. Following notification of acceptance, applicants will receive information relating to Financial Check-In and course registration.
Enrollment Deposit
New students who decide to attend Liberty University must submit a $250 Enrollment Deposit. This deposit secures any available institutional grants or scholarships; however, only completion of Financial Check-In ensures the availability of a class schedule and housing assignment. The $250 Enrollment Deposit may be submitted online at www.liberty.edu/Deposit .This deposit will be credited to the student’s account as a deposit toward the upcoming semester.
Should the student decide not to attend, the University must be notified in writing with an Enrollment Deposit refund request by May 1 of each academic year for those who confirmed for fall term, and by December 1 for those who confirmed for spring term. After these deadlines, the $250 Enrollment Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The credit, however, may be deferred up to one academic year should the student be able to attend in a subsequent semester. However, if you update your deposit to any other semester, you will no longer be eligible for a refund.
Health Record
All resident students must complete and submit an online Health Form through their Liberty ASIST account. This form does not need to be submitted prior to acceptance. Any accepted applicant who withholds pertinent health information may be required to withdraw from the University.
Special (Non-Degree-Seeking) Students
Status 1 Special Students are early enrollment or dual enrollment students who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. These students must show evidence of ability to complete the courses selected. They may become candidates for a degree after completing high school diploma requirements.
Status 2 Special Students are those students who are not interested in obtaining a degree; however, they are interested in taking one or more college level courses up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. Additional courses may be approved if the student has no intention of being a degree-seeking student. This decision is based off review by the Registrar’s Office.
Residential students: Applications are available upon request from the Resident Admissions Office.
Online students: Apply at https://apply.liberty.edu/?acode=C27223&page_placement=mega_menu .
Students deciding to enroll as degree seeking students in the future must complete a new application and fulfill all admissions requirements.
Students who have been Academically Dismissed from Liberty University are not eligible for Special Student status. Students who have completed 12 or more credit hours at their current level are not eligible for Special Student status.
Financial Aid is unavailable under Special Student status.
Break in Enrollment
A break in enrollment occurs when the student fails to matriculate in at least one course during a fall or spring semester. Students who break enrollment must apply for readmission and will be subject to the requirements of the Catalog and degree requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.
Any military students wishing to be readmitted who broke enrollment due to deployment must contact the Office of Military Affairs.
Readmission
Students who have withdrawn from the University or who have broken enrollment must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office. Admission status is subject to the terms of any previous academic or disciplinary suspension or probation. Applicants must provide official transcripts from all educational institutions attended since enrollment at Liberty. Students must receive approval from the Registrar’s Office, Office of Community Life, and Student Financial Services before an acceptance decision can be made.
Dual Enrollment
Undergraduate students may enroll in master’s-level courses during the semester in which they have nine or fewer semester hours remaining to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Students must meet the cumulative GPA requirement for admission in good standing into a graduate program to be eligible to register under dual enrollment for that program.
Students may be dually enrolled for a maximum of two semesters and may enroll for a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate course work.
Non-Liberty University undergraduate students must send in their Graduate admission application, official transcripts, and a letter from their current Registrar’s Office indicating their current Grade Point Average, the specific degree they are pursuing, the estimated date of graduation, and the number of remaining credit hours for degree completion. Once these documents have been received by the Office of Graduate Admissions, the student must contact the Liberty University Registrar's Office to request approval for dual enrollment.
Currently enrolled Liberty University undergraduate students do not need to send in an application; they must submit a request via the Dual Enrollment Request Form .
For information concerning how dual enrollment impacts tuition rates and financial aid eligibility, visit the following links:
- Student Financial Services > Eligibility & Enrollment for Aid
Liberty University Policy Directory > Enrollment Levels and Types Policy
Dual enrollment is not available to the following students:
- Students already enrolled at the Graduate level and pursuing either a Graduate degree or a Graduate Certificate.
- Students who are pursuing an Associate degree.
- Students pursuing an undergraduate Certificate.
- Students who plan to pursue a Graduate Certificate rather than a Graduate degree.
Academic Amnesty
Approval for readmission under Academic Amnesty must be granted by the Office of the Provost. In order to qualify for Academic Amnesty, a student must have been academically suspended or academically dismissed from the University, as well as must satisfy the subsequent guidelines for readmission.
- Not enrolled at the University for a period of two (2) years. For example, if the student’s last enrollment was in the Fall 2023 term, he/she would not be eligible to appeal for Academic Amnesty until after the Fall 2025 term.
- the reason for the request, and
- efforts made to improve during absence from Liberty.
- Corroboration may be requested of the student (e.g., transcripts from other institutions, certificates, awards, etc.).
- Students who were Academically Dismissed because of academic dishonesty are not eligible for Academic Amnesty.
The Registrar’s Office, upon receiving the written request, must receive approval from Community Life, Student Financial Services, and the Office of the Provost before readmission will be granted.
If approved for Academic Amnesty, the student will be readmitted under the following provisions:
- Previously earned grades of “A,” “B,” and “C” will remain on the student’s record and will calculate into his or her GPA. As determined by the Office of the Provost, grades of “D” and “F” are revised to “Q.”
- Students who have been granted Academic Amnesty are not eligible for graduation honors.
- If any prior certificate or degree has been awarded through Liberty University, grades earned during that time period cannot be excluded when Academic Amnesty is applied. All grades earned toward a previously awarded certificate or conferred degree will remain on the student’s transcript.
- All previously assigned academic standings will not change and will remain part of the student’s academic records for the respective terms for which they were earned.
- If, after the first term of enrollment following readmission under Academic Amnesty, the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum required for good academic standing in the student’s degree program, the student will be Academically Dismissed, and will not be permitted to submit any further appeals for permission to continue his/her studies through Liberty University.
International Student Admission
Applicants who have completed secondary education or college-level academic coursework outside of the U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service provider that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES®).
If the NACES credential evaluation was completed based on a preliminary secondary transcript for the purpose of admission to the University, the student must also submit a NACES evaluation of the final secondary credential before being permitted to register for second semester courses.
Applicants whose native language is a language other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternate assessment (see below).
Applicants who successfully complete the levels of English-Second-Language (ESL) instruction indicated below at one of three schools will have the TOEFL requirement waived. Students will have their application held until transcripts from one of the below schools are received.
- Level 6: Language Consultants International (LCI)
- Level 109: ELS Educational Services (ELS)
- Advanced 6: Forum Intensive English Center (Forum)
If an international student is seeking admission to an undergraduate program of study and has attended an accredited U.S. high school for a minimum of two years, the English proficiency test requirement may be waived.
If an international student is seeking admission to an undergraduate program of study and has earned a high school diploma at an accredited international high school outside of the U.S. using a U.S. high school curriculum and in which the primary medium of instruction is English, the English proficiency test requirement may be waived. (Proof must be submitted in the form of an official statement from the school's Registrar Office.)
If an international student completes an undergraduate degree at an accredited university/college outside of the U.S. in which the primary medium of instruction is English, the English proficiency test requirement may be waived. (Proof must be submitted in the form of an official statement from the school's Registrar Office.)
Students who have studied for two or more years in a country where a waiver is currently provided, but where the student is not also a citizen of that country, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.
Students who have attended a U.S. college/university for two or more years may not be required to submit a test of English proficiency. Information regarding English proficiency tests may be obtained online as follows:
- Duolingo English test
Graduate Students Only
Applicants must earn a TOEFL score of 8.5 on the Essentials test or 80 on the iBT (Internet Based Test), a 3.9 on the iTEP, a 6.5 on the IELTS, a 105 on the Duolingo English test, or an equivalent score on an approved alternate test for all graduate degree programs. An official score report sent directly from the testing service must be submitted to the University before an admission decision can be made. Applicants who have an earned degree from a college or university in the U.S. or other English-speaking country or school may have the TOEFL requirement waived by the Office of Graduate Admissions. In addition, the Office of Graduate Admissions may require any student whose native official language is not English, regardless of citizenship, to submit a TOEFL score or score from an approved alternate test, if such documentation is deemed necessary. Enrollment in certain courses may be determined by the student’s English proficiency test score in conjunction with other diagnostic assessments administered after the student matriculates on campus.
Online Students Only
Students living abroad and foreign nationals residing in the U.S. with an appropriate visa status are eligible to enroll in online classes provided they have the necessary Internet access and email service. Enrollment in online courses does not enable students to obtain or remain on Student (F-1) Visa Status.
The University offers general admission to its undergraduate program of study to applicants who achieve one of the following scores on a standardized test of English proficiency:
- TOEFL : 7 for Essentials Test or 61 for iBT
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 51
- International Test of English Proficiency Academic Plus (iTEP): 3.6
- Duolingo English test : 90
Residential Students Only
Liberty University is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue the SEVIS Form I-20 to eligible international students and their dependent family members. Any person who is not a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States and who desires to be admitted to the University and attend on campus courses while on Student (F-1) Visa Status must follow the procedure established by the Office of International Admissions. Applications for the fall semester should be submitted by April 1 and applications for the spring semester should be made by October 1.
Any college transcript from an educational institution outside of the U.S. must be officially translated into English and submitted to a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://www.naces.org/ .
At the discretion of the Office of International Admissions, applicants from English-speaking countries may also be required to submit an English proficiency test score that meets the required minimum.
- TOEFL : 7 for Essentials test or 61 for iBT test
Some programs of study in the School of Aeronautics have higher English language proficiency requirements which students must meet before being admitted (for flight-based majors) or before enrolling in certain courses (e.g., aviation maintenance and aviation administration courses).
Minimum English proficiency test score requirements for admission to a School of Aeronautics major, minor, or certificate program of study leading to FAA certification or enrollment in a course leading to FAA certification are:
- TOEFL : 8.5 for Essentials test or 79 for iBT test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
- International Test of English Proficiency Academic Plus (iTEP): 3.9
- Successful completion of Level 7 at Language Consultants International (LCI)
- Successful completion of Level 112 at ELS Educational Services (ELS)
- Duolingo English test : 105
Students enrolled in these programs or courses, who do not reside in an English- speaking country, are not eligible to have the English proficiency test requirement waived.
Unmarried students under the age of 21 are required to reside in housing provided by the University. Unmarried students who are 21 years of age or older may choose to reside off campus. It is strongly recommended that a minimum of one semester be spent in University housing to help international students adjust to the local area and culture. On-campus housing is not available for married students or those over the age of 25.
International students must be covered by an adequate health insurance policy each semester of enrollment. A mandatory student health insurance fee is added to the account of international students each fall and spring semester. It is the responsibility of international students to remain enrolled in an adequate health insurance policy while studying at the University.
As part of the admission requirements, international students must document availability of adequate funds to pay for all University-related expenses for the regular nine-month academic schedule. Those who intend to remain during the summer must document additional funds (approximately $4,000 US) for living expenses.
Newly accepted international students are required to complete the International Online Orientation course in Canvas.
Parent and Family Connections
The Parent and Family Connections Office provides communication between the University and parents of Liberty University students in order to support student success, generate goodwill for the University, and promote an appropriate role for parents within the campus community.
Additional information on events and services is provided online at https://www.liberty.edu/casas/parents/ .
Articulation Agreements
The virginia community college system.
A guaranteed admissions agreement exists between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Liberty University. For details, visit the Registrar's webpage at https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/course-transfer-equivalency/ .
Richard Bland College
A Guaranteed Transfer Agreement exists between Richard Bland College and Liberty University. For details, please contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] .
FERPA – Privacy of Student Records: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Students attending, or who have attended, Liberty University are given certain rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and Rules of the Department of Education (34 C.F.R. Part 99) implementing this Act.
Additional information and University policies regarding the protection of student records are published online at http://www.liberty.edu/ferpa .
Additional Information
Additional information regarding the University’s academic and administrative policies and procedures can be found on the University web site at http://www.liberty.edu/registrar .
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Liberty University Requirements for Admission
What are Liberty University's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:
- GPA requirements
- Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
- Application requirements
In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Liberty University and build a strong application.
School location: Lynchburg, VA
This school is also known as: LU
Admissions Rate: 55.5%
If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.
The acceptance rate at Liberty University is 55.5% . For every 100 applicants, 56 are admitted.
This means the school is moderately selective . The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don't, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.
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Liberty University GPA Requirements
Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.
The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.
Average GPA: 3.59
The average GPA at Liberty University is 3.59 .
(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.
With a GPA of 3.59, Liberty University requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes. This will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.
If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.59, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.
SAT and ACT Requirements
Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.
Liberty University hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."
Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Liberty University will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.
Liberty University SAT Requirements
Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.
Average SAT: 1166
The average SAT score composite at Liberty University is a 1166 on the 1600 SAT scale.
This score makes Liberty University Competitive for SAT test scores.
Liberty University SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)
The 25th percentile SAT score is 1050, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1270. In other words, a 1050 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1270 will move you up to above average .
Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:
510 | 620 | ||
530 | 660 | ||
1050 | 1270 |
SAT Score Choice Policy
The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.
Liberty University has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."
This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .
Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.
For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:
Section | R+W | Math | Composite |
700 | 300 | 1000 | |
300 | 700 | 1000 | |
300 | 300 | 600 | |
700 | 700 | 1400 |
Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Liberty University will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Liberty University forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1166, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
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Liberty University ACT Requirements
Just like for the SAT, Liberty University likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.
Average ACT: 25
The average ACT score at Liberty University is 25. This score makes Liberty University Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.
The 25th percentile ACT score is 21, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 29.
Even though Liberty University likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 21 or below, you'll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.
ACT Score Sending Policy
If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.
Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.
This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 25 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.
ACT Superscore Policy
By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.
We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Liberty University, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 25.
Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and ACT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.
SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements
Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.
Liberty University considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.
Final Admissions Verdict
Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission . Scoring a 1270 SAT or a 29 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 55.5% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.
If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn't be too far off from the school average of 3.59. But you won't need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.
But if your score is a 1050 SAT or a 21 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.
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Application Requirements
Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Liberty University here.
Application Requirements Overview
- Common Application Not accepted
- Electronic Application Available
- Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Interview Not required
- Application Fee $50
- Fee Waiver Available? Available
- Other Notes
Testing Requirements
- SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
- SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
- SAT Subject Tests
- Scores Due in Office None
Coursework Requirements
- Subject Required Years
- Foreign Language
- Social Studies
Deadlines and Early Admissions
- Offered? Deadline Notification
- Yes Rolling Rolling
Admissions Office Information
- Address: 1971 Lynchburg, VA 24515
- Phone: (434) 582-2000 x2000
- Fax: (434) 582-2304
- Email: [email protected]
Other Schools For You
If you're interested in Liberty University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Liberty University.
Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into
These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Liberty University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Irvine, CA | 1310 | 29 | |
Richardson, TX | 1291 | 28 | |
Davis, CA | 1280 | 28 | |
Tucson, AZ | 1245 | 25 | |
Philadelphia, PA | 1241 | 28 | |
Tuscaloosa, AL | 1225 | 26 | |
Cincinnati, OH | 1223 | 26 |
Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into
If you're competitive for Liberty University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Fort Collins, CO | 1178 | 26 | |
Hamden, CT | 1175 | 25 | |
Athens, OH | 1174 | 25 | |
New York, NY | 1173 | 26 | |
Denton, TX | 1160 | 23 | |
Arlington, TX | 1160 | 23 | |
Miami, FL | 1159 | 24 |
Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into
If you're currently competitive for Liberty University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Liberty University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Pullman, WA | 1125 | 23 | |
San Antonio, TX | 1120 | 22 | |
Greenville, NC | 1105 | 22 | |
San Marcos, TX | 1080 | 23 | |
Atlanta, GA | 1067 | 22 | |
Hampton, VA | 1059 | 22 | |
Union, NJ | 990 | 20 |
Data on this page is sourced from Peterson's Databases © 2023 (Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.) as well as additional publicly available sources.
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Writing Center
The Liberty University Writing Center is available to provide writing coaching to students. Residential students should contact the On-Campus Writing Center for assistance. Online students should contact the Online Writing Center for assistance.
General Rules
Liberty University has determined that graduate students will use APA 7’s formatting guidelines for professional papers. To assist you, Liberty University's Writing Center provides a template paper and a sample paper .
For professional papers, the following four sections are required:
- Title Page with Running Head
- Abstract with Keywords
- Reference List
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you format your paper:
- Fonts - LU recommends that papers be typed in 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Calibri fonts.
- Use only one space at the end of each sentence in the body of your paper.
- In general, APA papers should be double spaced throughout. A list of exceptions can be found here.
- To make sure that your paper is double spaced throughout, select the text , right click , select ' Paragraph ,' and look under the section ' Line Spacing ' as shown below:
- Margins/Alignment - Your paper should use 1-inch margins on standard-sized paper (8.5' X 11'). Make sure that you use Align Left (CTRL + L) on the paper, except for the title page.
- Indentation – The first sentence in each new paragraph in the body of the paper should be indented a half inch. The abstract, however, should not be indented. References use hanging indentation .
- Headings: Please note that all headings are in title case. Level 1 headings should be centered (and in bold), and Level 2 and 3 headings should be left-aligned (and in bold or bold italic, respectively). Level 4 and 5 headings are indented like regular paragraphs. An example of formatting headings in a paper is available here
Title Page: When setting up the professional title page, please note the following elements should be present on the page:
- There is no limit to the number of words in the title.
- Add an extra blank double-spaced line between the title and author’s name.
- Name of each author (centered)
- Name of department and institution/affiliation (centered)
- Place the author note in the bottom half of the title page. Center and bold the label “Author Note.” Align the paragraphs of the author note to the left. For an example, see the LU Writing Center template for graduate students here .
- Page number in top right corner of the header, starting with page 1 on the title page
- The running head is an abbreviated version of the title of your paper (or the full title if the title is already short).
- Type the running head in all-capital letters.
- Ensure the running head is no more than 50 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
- The running head appears in the same format on every page, including the first page.
- Do not use the label “Running head:” before the running head.
- Align the running head to the left margin of the page header, across from the right-aligned page number.
Abstract Page: The abstract page includes the abstract and related keywords.
The abstract is a brief but comprehensive summary of your paper. Here are guidelines for formatting the abstract:
- It should be the second page of a professional (graduate level) paper.
- The first line should say “Abstract” centered and in bold.
- The abstract should start one line below the section label.
- It should be a single paragraph and should not be indented.
- It should not exceed 250 words.
Keywords are used for indexing in databases and as search terms. Your keywords should capture the most important aspects of your paper in three to five words, phrases, or acronyms. Here are formatting guidelines:
- Label “ Keywords ” one line below the abstract, indented and in italics (not bolded).
- The keywords should be written on the same line as and one space after the label “ Keywords ”.
- The keywords should be lowercase (but capitalize proper nouns) and not italic or bold.
- Each keyword should be separated by a comma and a space and followed by a colon.
- There should be no ending punctuation.
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