Facts & Figures – School of Behavioral Sciences
17 residential and 54 online programs; includes cognates and concentrations.
71 programs currently offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels
Undergrad Graduation Profile*
Average number of terms to complete: 8
Graduating class size: 1,648
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Nonprofit, community, and social service
- Educational instruction and library
- Office and administrative support
61% are employed full or part time
33% are continuing education
Of those employed:
- 37% were employed before graduation in field/related field of study
- 29% were employed within 6 months after graduation in field/related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.46
Total Enrollment: 1,309
Faculty: 54
Returning Students: 88%
Total New Students: 22%
Average Class Size: 23
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 14
Online
Average GPA: 3.47
Total Enrollment: 18,266
Faculty: 764
Returning Students: 65%
Total New Students: 13%
Average Class Size: 15
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 8
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 22% male | 78% female
Minority: 23%
Countries Represented: 12
Military Affiliated: 6%
Out-of-state: 61%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 96%
46% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 35-60
Gender: 20% male | 80% female
Minority: 31%
Countries Represented: 30
Military Affiliated: 31%
Out-of-state: 86%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 83%
*based on AY2023-2024 IPEDS data
Did You Know?
Students and faculty traveled to the Dominican Republic to share God’s love with children and women at risk for or rescued from trafficking (LU, 2024).
B.S. and M.S.W. in Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
All 5 graduate counseling programs are accredited until 2032 by CACREP.
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student Clubs, competition teams, & honor societies
Students have previously held internships at the Red Cross, 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:
Liberty.edu/behavioral-sciences
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