The English Language Institute
Costs & Tuition
16-week Academic Preparation Program and "Bridge Program"
The English Language Institute cost chart below includes all basic and additional expenses.
Health insurance is required for all international students. This charge will be removed if the student submits proof of adequate insurance coverage for the entire semester to the Office of International Admissions prior to the third Monday of the semester.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the International Admissions Office at international@liberty.edu or by calling (434) 592-4118.
2013 - 2014 Costs
Basic expenses
| Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 | ||
| Application fee | $40 | $40 | |
| Room and board* | $3,988 | $3,988 | |
| Tuition | $4,410 | $4,410 | |
| Mandatory fees | $1,141 | $1,141 | |
| Total basic expenses | $9,579 | $9,579 |
* Fall & Spring Room and Board charges are estimated based on Main campus housing option.
** New Summer ELI students under the age of 21 are required to reside in campus housing. Meal package for new students (3 meals/day M-F and lunch/Dinner on Saturday and Sunday) is included in Room and Board charge.
Additional estimated expenses
| Health insurance **(required) | $405 | $573 | |
| Books and supplies | $0 | $0 | |
| Miscellaneous | $500 | $500 | |
| Total estimated expenses | $905 | $1,073 |
** Approximate health insurance fee
Approximate TOTAL (basic + additional expenses)
| $10,484 | $10,652 |
Payment plan options
Liberty understands the financial challenges students may face when paying for an education in the United States. For this reason, Liberty offers several payment plan options.
Students with a major credit card or a U.S. bank account may choose one of several payment options, some of which extend through the semester. Email studentaccounts@liberty.edu for additional information.
The Office of International Students assists first-time international students who wish to set up an account at a local bank. Students must bring a bank draft, traveler’s check or cashier’s check payable to themselves in order to open a bank account upon arrival.
Students may also send funds to Liberty University by wire transfer. Please contact the International Student Office at international@liberty.edu for more information.
Community Program
The ELI offers a variety of tutoring services and community classes based on demand. Contact the eli@liberty.edu to get more information!
Test of English Proficiency
Students who complete ELI do not need the TOEFL to enter Liberty's undergraduate program. However, students applying for Liberty University's graduate program will need to earn a 100 on the TOEFL IBT.
Undergraduate Admissions
International students must submit one of the following documents to be accepted to Liberty’s undergraduate program:
- A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent) is required for undergraduate admissions. The University institutional code for the TOEFL is 5385; or
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5 is required for undergraduate admissions; or
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of 44 is required for undergraduate admissions.
Click HERE for more information about undergraduate admissions.
Graduate Admissions
International students must submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent) to be accepted into a graduate program at Liberty University. An IELTS or PTE score is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Click HERE for more information about graduate admissions.
