Facts & Figures – School of Communication & the Arts
SCA Programs
44 residential and 25 online programs; includes cognates and concentrations.
69 programs currently offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels
Undergrad Graduation Profile*
Average number of terms to complete: 8
Graduating class size: 565
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Arts, design, entertainment, music, sports, & media
- Nonprofit, community, & social service
81% are employed full or part time
10% are continuing education
Of those employed:
- 25% were employed before graduation in field/related field of study
- 41% were employed within 6 months after graduation in field/related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.39
Total Enrollment: 1,342
Faculty: 59
Returning Students: 87%
Total New Students: 24%
Average Class Size: 17
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.46
Total Enrollment: 2,041
Faculty: 117
Returning Students: 64%
Total New Students: 13%
Average Class Size: 16
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 9
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 39% male | 61% female
Minority: 19%
Countries Represented: 13
Military: 4%
Out-of-state: 67%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 95%
57% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 18-27
Gender: 33% male | 67% female
Minority: 28%
Countries Represented: 11
Military: 23%
Out-of-state: 84%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 69%
*based on AY2023-2024 IPEDS data
Did You Know?
- Forensic Speech Team earned 11 team awards and over 150 individual awards, including 4 national championships
- Launched Open Quote Creative, an agency enabling students to work directly with clients
- LU Theatre produced its first-ever BFA Showcase in New York City, presenting student work to industry professionals
- Students earned 1st place in National Religious Broadcasters 12-Hour Audio Challenge with the story titled “The Storm”
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student clubs, competition teams, & honor societies
Students have previously held internships at the Red Cross, the Hudson Institute, & the U.S. Marshals Service
810 employers attend our career fairs
200+ career readiness workshops offered
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 AY 2023-2024)
Website and Social Media
Website:
liberty.edu/arts/
Instagram:
@libertyusca