About LU Online

About Liberty University’s Online Programs

Liberty University has been pioneering distance education (now online education) since 1985 and was founded to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world.

Choosing Liberty to pursue your online college degree or certificate program means you are earning your online degree from a nonprofit university whose online programs are widely recognized for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Liberty is committed to Training Champions for Christ around the world by offering online degree programs in business, counseling, criminal justice, education, nursing, Christian ministry, and more.


Online College Academic Programs from a Leading Christian University

Offering hundreds of programs of study and specializations in a flexible online college program format, students can study at the undergraduate certificate, graduate certificate, associate, bachelor’s, graduate, and doctoral levels in areas the market demands most. Tens of thousands of students from around the globe seeking the best online college have decided to pursue their education through one of Liberty’s quality online degree programs.

Students in some of our programs will visit Liberty’s campus for one-week intensive classes. Students in our online degree programs may also tour our campus or join us for commencement ceremonies when their online degree program is complete.

Transferring into One of Liberty’s Online College Degree Programs is a Simple Process

We understand that you have worked hard for the college credit you have earned and desire to transfer as much as you can toward your degree. Liberty offers free transfer evaluations for students considering one of our online college degree programs. Continue your education with credit for prior learning and experience, such as military training, law enforcement experience, specific professional licenses, and other life experience. Transferring to one of Liberty’s online college programs will be a simple way to pursue your education with the flexibility you need at a price you can afford.


Online College Degree Programs

Liberty University is a nonprofit university, which means we work hard to keep tuition prices low to make your online education affordable. Tuition for our online degrees has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. We do not distribute our surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead, we use them to reinvest in technology and student support services to improve our residential and online academic programs.


Earn Your Online College Degree from a University who Values Christian Principles

Students from all walks of life choose Liberty to complete their online college degree program because our online programs are taught from a Christian worldview. Our late-founder Dr. Jerry Falwell used to say, “If it’s Christian, it ought to be better.” With quality online undergraduate certificates, graduate certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Many of our online degree programs have earned additional program-specific accreditation. Earning your degree through one of our online college programs provides the same accreditation you would receive if you decided to move your life and family to Lynchburg, Va. to complete one of our residential degrees.

A Trusted Support Network of Academic Advisors from a Christian University You Can Trust

Our devoted Christian academic advisors in our online degree programs, along with state-of-the-art online education support services and career guidance, are here to help you at every step of completing your online degree program. Liberty University’s Christian staff and online college professors provide you with the tools necessary to complete your online degree and succeed in your future. See Liberty’s academic resources for online students to see how we can help you succeed.


Invest in Yourself and Your Future with an Online College Degree from Liberty University

We understand the impact of investing in your online education and believe that pursuing one of our online degree programs will be a beneficial move for your plans and career. Transform your life with a degree from one of Liberty University’s online college programs.

Apply now or call (800) 424-9595 for more information or to speak with a trained admissions counselor who will help find the best online degree program to meet your goals.

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Liberty University, Inc. is a nonprofit educational institution that for tax purposes is a 501(c)(3) corporation exempt from taxation and qualified to receive tax-deductible donations.

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