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Facts & Figures for Helms School of Government

Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – Helms School of Government

19 residential and 87 online programs; includes cognates.
106 programs currently offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels

Undergrad Graduation Profile*

Average number of terms to complete: 7
Graduating class size: 1,012

Of alumni surveyed:

Top Occupations

  • Legal
  • Military
  • Protective Service
  • Management
  • Nonprofit, community, and social service

77% are employed full or part time

Of those:

  • 95% are employed within 6 months of graduation
  • 84% are employed in field or related field of study

Academics*

Resident

Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 885
Faculty: 21
Returning Students: 85%
Total New Students: 25%
Average Class Size: 27
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15

Online

Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 6,604
Faculty: 285
Returning Students: 57%
Total New Students: 14%
Average Class Size: 12
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 8

Student Body*

Resident

Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 52% male | 48% female
Minority: 20%
Countries Represented: 7
Military: 8%
Out-of-state: 68%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 95%
62% of residential students live on campus

Online

Average Age: 28-44
Gender: 53% male | 47% female
Minority: 31%
Countries Represented: 31
Military: 44%
Out-of-state: 83%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 77%

*based on AY2022-2023 IPEDS data

Did You Know?

4th in the nation for Moot Court team (American Moot Court Association, 2023)

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appointed as Distinguished Chair (LU, 2023)

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

(Facts & Figures from 2022-2023)


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