Profiles

• a. Affiliation
• Liberty University’s institutional accreditation is a mark of quality. Strict standards in areas such as degree programs, courses, faculty, administration, and student support and services must be met in order to qualify for and receive accreditation. Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other institutions that are also accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


• Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; 1-404-679-4501to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.


• Liberty University is certified to operate in the state of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 1-804-225-2600
• b. Setting
• Liberty’s 5,000-acre campus serves over 40,000 resident and external students. Individuals from all 50 states and more than 80 nations make up our diverse student body, as the world's largest evangelical university and Virginia's largest private university.


• Liberty University is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the south bank of the historic James River, in a region rich in history, culture, and outdoor recreational opportunities.


• With a population of over 64,000, Lynchburg proper is considerably smaller than many metropolitan suburbs. The city and five surrounding counties represent a population of more than 222,000, and is a region of remarkable diversity, industry, and historic significance.


• Home to four colleges/universities, Lynchburg is built on seven hills, creating spectacular vistas and a unique municipal layout. It was ranked “2nd Best Small City” by Money Magazine and was included in the top 50 “Best Places to Raise a Family” by Reader’s Digest.
• c. Enrollment
• The student body represents all 50 states (including DC) and over 80 countries
  • Fall 2008 on-campus enrollment: 11,300
  • Fall 2008 distance learning enrollment: 27,600
• i. Male/Female Ratio

• Residential: 47% Male, 53% Female
• Distance learning: 51% Male, 49% Female
• d. Purpose
• Liberty’s goal as a university is to educate you for life, equipping you with the skills and values you need to succeed in your chosen career. We are here to help you build your faith, and educate, serve, challenge, and encourage you through each step of your journey toward achieving your degree.