Facts & Figures for School of Education
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ”
The Frank Murray Leadership Award was presented to the school by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. (CAEP, 2023)
Liberty University Illuminate Grant awarded to two professors. (LU, 2023)
28 Residential and 129 online programs; includes cognates.
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: 773
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Educational Instruction and Library
- Military
- Office and Administrative Support
79% are employed full or part time
Of those:
- 92% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 88% are employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.50
Total Enrollment: 661
Faculty: 41
Returning Students: 87%
Total New Students: 28%
Average Class Size: 12
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.60
Total Enrollment: 13,137
Faculty: 487
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: 12% male | 88% female
Minority: 12%
Countries Represented: 4
Military: 5%
Out-of-state: 60%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 96%
61% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 35-60
Gender: 21% male | 79% female
Minority: 29%
Countries Represented: 48
Military: 28%
Out-of-state: 82%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 85%
*based on AY2022-2023 IPEDS data
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student Clubs, Competition Teams, & Honor Societies
Liberty students have previously held internships at Amtrak, the Hudson Institute, & the U.S. Marshals Service
650+ employers recruit at our career fairs
350+ professional development 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
Social Media