Why Choose Liberty?
Getting a degree should prepare you for the future.
Every aspect of the Liberty experience is developed with you — and what you’ll need to succeed — in mind. Whether your goal is to start a career you’ll love, change career paths, or expand your influence, at Liberty University, you’ll find the resources and support to get you there.
So you can do more than set goals — you can reach them.
Convocation
Every week during the academic year, Liberty’s Convocation brings in cultural, spiritual, political, and intellectual leaders to address the student body and stretch both minds and hearts. Join the rest of the Liberty student body and watch it live or on-demand.
Flames Nation
When Liberty University is your school, the Liberty Flames are your team, whether you study online or on our Lynchburg, Va. campus. Cheer them on in 20 NCAA division 1 sports, including basketball, baseball, and FBS-level football. Check out the action at Flames Central!
One School — One Student Body
Whether you study on campus or online, you’re a part of the Liberty family. That means you can learn together, worship together, and cheer on your Liberty Flames together — from Liberty Mountain or wherever you are!
Discover a Legacy of Excellence
No matter how you earn your degree, you’ll encounter excellence that’s rooted in Liberty’s ethos, “If it’s Christian, it ought to be better.”
Widely recognized as a top university for affordability, accessibility, and academic quality, Liberty offers you the world-class education you’re looking for.
We are ranked among the top 10% of online schools in America for 2024 as well as #4 Best College Campus in America, #2 Best College Dorm in Virginia, #4 Safest College Campus in Virginia, and among the top 25% of Safest College Campuses in America for 2025 by Niche.com.
Study under World-Class Faculty
Learn from faculty who are seasoned professionals and have made significant contributions to fields such as technology, forensics, the arts, philosophy, and archaeology — but choose to teach at Liberty because they believe our students are their greatest legacy.
They teach from a biblical worldview and view their roles as mentors.
Have Confidence in Your Degree
A private, nonprofit, accredited Christian university, Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ Since 1971 — and paving the way in distance education since the mid-1980s.
You’ll learn both in and out of the classroom through real-world experience, practical learning opportunities, and innovative collaboration with industry leaders.
Get the Support — and Experience — You Need
Find the resources you need from enrollment to graduation — and beyond. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art library, our writing centers, tutoring, study aids, IT assistance, live webinars, advising team, and peer support — both residentially and online!
Our Career Center also gives you access to services such as résumé critiquing, career fairs, and externship and internship opportunities.
Choose a program designed for you
No matter what your passion, you’ll find your place at Liberty University. We innovate degree programs that prepare you for the careers of today — and tomorrow. Choose from more than 700+ programs of study from A.A. to Ph.D.!
Want to learn more? Call us at (855) 814-8615 — we’re happy to answer your questions and help you start your Liberty journey today!