Facts & Figures – College of Arts and Sciences
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – College of Arts and Sciences
Debate Team ranked 1st in the American Debate Association and 2nd in the Cross Examination Debate Association
Graduate History student chosen as 1 of 18 students to participate in the prestigious two-week intensive Hertog War Studies Program
Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honor Society) currently holds the “Best Chapter” award in the nation
25 residential and 40 online programs; includes cognates.
65 programs currently offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level; 3 certificates are also available – as of October 2021
Undergrad Graduation Profile*
Average number of terms to complete: 7
Graduating class size: 2,292
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Educational instruction and library
- Military
- Sales and related
- Business and financial
- Office and administrative support
92% are employed full or part-time
Of those:
- 95% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 66%a re employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.30
Total Enrollment: 1,249
Faculty: 82
Returning Students: 84%
Total New Students: 24%
Average Class Size: 22
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.20
Total Enrollment: 4,831
Faculty: 270
Returning Students: 55%
Total New Students: 26%
Average Class Size: 22
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 9
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 30% male | 70% female
Minority: 16%
Countries Represented: 13
Military: 5%
Out-of-state: 60%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 95%
48% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 28-44
Gender: 47% male | 53% female
Minority: 21%
Countries Represented: 20
Military: 42%
Out-of-state: 81%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 76%
*based on AY2021 IPEDS data
Liberty Student Life
Convocation & Key Speakers Karen Kingsbury Center & ROTC
Students have previously held internships at The White House, Pinkston, C-Span, & U.S. Marshals
500+ employers recruit at 11 career fairs 650+ professional development workshops offered
Of 1,973 LU SEND participants, 173 went on group trips, and 33 studied abroad and did international internships in 21 countries with top locations such as Italy, Spain, Ecuador, France, & South Korea
30+ approved study abroad programs available to arts & sciences students
100% of students said they gained valuable experience from semesters abroad
20+ on-campus eateries
20 D1 NCAA sports and 550+ student athletes.
Club & intramural sports
Paintball & gun range
Camp Hydaway & lake
Ski slope & ice rink
(Facts & Figures from Fall 2021)
Social Media
Website:
Liberty.edu/arts-sciences