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Honors Program Quick Facts

Honors Program Students

  • 637 enrolled Honors students from 42 states and 12 foreign countries
  • 49 National Merit Finalists, 1 Semi-Finalist, 36 Commended
  • 61 percent women; 39 percent men
  • 70 percent from outside of Virginia
  • 59 percent acceptance rate
    • 78 percent acceptance rate for high school students
    • 36 percent acceptance rate for Liberty and transfer students

Honors Program Statistics

  • 27 percent of Honors students with a 4.0 GPA
  • Honors students' average GPA: 3.84
  • Highest SAT: 1570
  • Highest ACT: 35
  • Honors student/faculty ratio: 17:1
  • 79 percent of Honors faculty with doctorate or terminal degree
  • 38 Honors Seminars every semester
  • Most popular majors among Honors students:
    • Nursing
    • Biology/Chemistry/Pre-Med
    • Religion
    • Business
    • Government
    • Elementary Education