Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data
The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology is an exciting opportunity for you to earn both your Master’s and your Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Liberty University. These 126 hours will teach you about child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology, psychotherapy essentials, assessment skills, and advanced research methods. You will have the opportunity to learn through classroom-based instruction, in-the-field internship hours, and personal research for your dissertation. Find information about Liberty’s ongoing accreditation process and more details about the Psy.D. degree on the program page.
The information below, posted in September 2026, provides details and statistics related to the Psy.D. program, over the past ten years in some tables. Note: The first cohort of Psy.D. students began enrollment in the spring semester of 2021. A PDF version is also available (PDF). Please email us at PsyD@liberty.edu with questions or for additional information.
Program Disclosures
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| The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program is housed within Liberty University, whose mission is to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting the world. Regarding student admissions, Liberty does not use religion-based criteria and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, national origin, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. However, all students are expected to abide by Liberty’s Student Honor Code and should familiarize themselves with it (Liberty’s Student Honor Code). Liberty University seeks to hire individuals who subscribe to an evangelical doctrinal statement and support Liberty University’s purpose and mission statement. However, the university does not require faculty to be members of any particular Christian denomination. |
Time to Completion
| Outcome | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2016-2017_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2016-2017_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2017-2018_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2017-2018_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2018-2019_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2018-2019_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2019-2020_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2019-2020_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2020-2021_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2020-2021_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2021-2022_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2021-2022_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2022-2023_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2022-2023_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2023-2024_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2023-2024_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2024-2025_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2024-2025_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2025-2026_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred 2025-2026_2 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred Total_1 | Year in which Degrees were Conferred Total_2 |
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| Total number of students with doctoral degree conferred on transcript | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | – | 11 | – |
| Mean number of years to complete the program | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4.45 | – | 4.45 | – |
| Median number of years to complete the program | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | – | 4 | – |
| Time to Degree Ranges | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % |
| Students in less than 5 years | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 55% | 6 | 55% |
| Students in 5 years | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 45% | 6 | 55% |
| Students in 6 years | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Students in 7 years | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Students in more than 7 years | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Note: The Psy.D. Clinical Training Handbook includes information about the transfer (or substitution) of course credits (see Transfer of Credits section). The specific transfer/substitution course credit(s) and quantity will likely lead to some custom course sequencing for the individual during one or more semesters in the program that could ultimately lead to graduating earlier than the Degree Completion Plan sequence of five years (4 academic/practicum years and 1 final year of internship). Such a scenario is a case-by-case situation for each individual.
Program Costs
| Description | 2026-2027 1st-year Cohort Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition for full-time students (in-state) | $39,600* |
| Tuition for full-time students (out-of-state) | $39,600* |
| Tuition per credit hour for part-time students (if applicable enter amount; if not applicable enter “NA”) | $1,100 |
| University/institution fees or costs | $980 |
| Additional estimated fees or costs to students (e.g. books, travel, etc.) | $7,018 |
*Note, the first-year tuition estimate is based on the typical course sequence of 36 credit hours (Fall-Summer). Each subsequence school year includes a typical course sequence that accumulates to a descending total of credits (e.g., year 2: 33 credits, year 4: 20 credits) as the program’s focus shifts more toward clinical practicum work and, eventually, internship. For more information on Cost of Attendance allowances, please visit our webpage.
Internship Placement 1
Outcome | Year Applied for Internship_2016-2017_N | Year Applied for Internship_2016-2017_% | Year Applied for Internship_2017-2018_N | Year Applied for Internship_2017-2018_% | Year Applied for Internship_2018-2019_N | Year Applied for Internship_2018-2019_% | Year Applied for Internship_2019-2020_N | Year Applied for Internship_2019-2020_% | Year Applied for Internship_2020-2021_N | Year Applied for Internship_2020-2021_% | Year Applied for Internship_2021-2022_N | Year Applied for Internship_2021-2022_% | Year Applied for Internship_2022-2023_N | Year Applied for Internship_2022-2023_% | Year Applied for Internship_2023-2024_N | Year Applied for Internship_2023-2024_% | Year Applied for Internship_2024-2025_N | Year Applied for Internship_2024-2025_% | Year Applied for Internship_2025-2026_N | Year Applied for Internship_2025-2026_% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students who obtained APA/CPA-accredited internships | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 8.33% | 3 | 50.00% |
| Students who obtained APPIC member internships that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 91.67% | 2 | 33.33% |
| Students who obtained other membership organization internships (e.g. CAPIC) that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Students who obtained internships conforming to CDSPP guidelines that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Students who obtained other internships that were not APA/CPA-accredited (if applicable) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 91.67% | 3 | 50.00% |
| Students who obtained any internship | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | 100% | 6 | 100% |
| Students who sought or applied for internships including those who withdrew from the application process | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | – | 6 | – |
Internship Placement 2
| Outcome | Year Applied for Internship_2016-2017_N | Year Applied for Internship_2016-2017_% | Year Applied for Internship_2017-2018_N | Year Applied for Internship_2017-2018_% | Year Applied for Internship_2018-2019_N | Year Applied for Internship_2018-2019_% | Year Applied for Internship_2019-2020_N | Year Applied for Internship_2019-2020_% | Year Applied for Internship_2020-2021_N | Year Applied for Internship_2020-2021_% | Year Applied for Internship_2021-2022_N | Year Applied for Internship_2021-2022_% | Year Applied for Internship_2022-2023_N | Year Applied for Internship_2022-2023_% | Year Applied for Internship_2023-2024_N | Year Applied for Internship_2023-2024_% | Year Applied for Internship_2024-2025_N | Year Applied for Internship_2024-2025_% | Year Applied for Internship_2025-2026_N | Year Applied for Internship_2025-2026_% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students who sought or applied for internships including those who withdrew from the application process | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 12 | – | 6 | – |
| Students who obtained paid internships | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 11 | 91.67% | 6 | 100% |
| Students who obtained half-time internships* (if applicable) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 8.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
Attrition
Variable | Year of First Enrollment_2016-2017_N | Year of First Enrollment_2016-2017_% | Year of First Enrollment_2017-2018_N | Year of First Enrollment_2017-2018_% | Year of First Enrollment_2018-2019_N | Year of First Enrollment_2018-2019_% | Year of First Enrollment_2019-2020_N | Year of First Enrollment_2019-2020_% | Year of First Enrollment_2020-2021_N | Year of First Enrollment_2020-2021_% | Year of First Enrollment_2021-2022_N | Year of First Enrollment_2021-2022_% | Year of First Enrollment_2022-2023_N | Year of First Enrollment_2022-2023_% | Year of First Enrollment_2023-2024_N | Year of First Enrollment_2023-2024_% | Year of First Enrollment_2024-2025_N | Year of First Enrollment_2024-2025_% | Year of First Enrollment_2025-2026_N | Year of First Enrollment_2025-2026_% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students for whom this is the year of first enrollment (i.e. new students) | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 13 | 0% | 14 | 0% | 9 | 0% | 21 | 0% | 16 | 0% | 20 | 0% |
| Students whose doctoral degrees were conferred on their transcripts | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 5 | 38.46% | 6 | 42.86% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Students still enrolled in program | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | 15.38% | 2 | 14.29% | 6 | 66.67% | 17 | 80.95% | 14 | 87.50% | 17 | 85.00% |
| Students no longer enrolled for any reason other than conferral of doctoral degree | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 6 | 46.15% | 6 | 42.86% | 3 | 33.33% | 4 | 19.05% | 2 | 12.50% | 3 | 15.00% |
Licensure
| Outcome | 2016-2024 |
|---|---|
| The total number of program graduates (doctoral degrees conferred on transcript) between 2 and 10 years ago | 0 |
| The number of these graduates (between 2 and 10 years ago) who became licensed psychologists in the past 10 years | 0 |
| Licensure percentage | N/A |
| Note: the first awarded Psy.D. graduates occurred in August 2026 |