Facts & Figures for School of Education
28 Residential and 129 online programs; includes cognates and concentrations.
157 programs currently offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Undergrad Graduation Profile
Average number of terms to complete: 8
Graduating class size: 794
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Educational instruction and library
- Computer & mathematical
- Religious/missions
80% are employed full or part time
16% are continuing education
Of those employed:
- 51% 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: 3.47
Total Enrollment: 674
Faculty: 34
Returning Students: 91%
Total New Students: 23%
Average Class Size: 17
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 16
Online
Average GPA: 3.56
Total Enrollment: 13,548
Faculty: 489
Returning Students: 65%
Total New Students: 13%
Average Class Size: 15
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 7
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 13% male | 87% female
Minority: 13%
Countries Represented: 5
Military: 3%
Out-of-state: 62%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 96%
65% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 35-60
Gender: 22% male | 78% female
Minority: 30%
Countries Represented: 34
Military: 28%
Out-of-state: 83%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 84%
*based on AY2023-2024 IPEDS data
Did You Know?
Teacher of the Year – Virginia Region 5 – Jefferson Forest High School’s Adapted Special Education Teacher Genevieve Weaver was awarded this prestigious honor.
7 students recognized by Virginia’s Teacher of Promise for their participation in school clubs, academic achievements, collaboration with classmates and other relevant factors.
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student Clubs, Competition Teams, & Honor Societies
Liberty students have previously held internships at the Red Cross, Hudson Institute, & the U.S. Marshals Service
810 employers attended 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