About Liberty University Online
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About our Online University
Liberty University Online is training Champions for Christ across the nation and around the world — in the fields of business, counseling, criminal justice, education, nursing, Christian ministry and more.
Consistently rated one of the top distance educators in the nation and known for its affordability and exceptional student support, LU Online showcases high student satisfaction as evidenced by high retention and graduation rates. Plus, transfer evaluations are free and help you make the best decision for your education.
Academic programs
Offering more than 45 degrees and 100 specializations in a flexible online format, students can study at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels in areas the market demands most.
Transferring is easy
We understand that you have worked hard for the college credit you have earned and expect to transfer as much as you can toward your degree. Liberty offers free transfer evaluations and credit for prior learning and experience.
Non-profit status
Liberty University is a non-profit university, which means that we work hard to keep tuition prices low in order to make education affordable. We don't distribute our surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead, we use them to reinvest in technology and student support services to improve our academic programs and support.
Trusted support network
Our devoted Academic Advisors and professors, along with state-of-the-art support services and career guidance, are here to help you at every step of your academic career and beyond.
Invest in yourself — and your future
Transform your future with a degree from LU online. Contact us today to get started!
Online Learning at Liberty 2009-2010 Academic Year Statistics
| Online Programs Offered | |
| Number of total programs | 43 |
| Number of specializations | 93 |
| Number of minors | 9 |
| Enrollment/Courses | |
| Number online course offerings delivered: | 400 |
| Overall enrollment | 50,000 |
| Undergraduate students/class | 25 |
| Graduate students/class | 20 |
| Faculty | |
| Number of active faculty | 460 |
| Adjunct faculty | 920 |
| Graduation/Retention Statistics | |
| Graduating online class | 6500 |
| Graduation rate | 51% |
| Retention rate | 78% |
| Historical | |
| Liberty University founded | 1971 |
| Accreditation obtained | 1980 |
| Distance Learning program initiated | 1985 |
| Military division started | 1986 |
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Liberty University, Inc. is a non-profit educational institution that for tax purposes is a 501(c)(3) corporation exempt from taxation and qualified to receive tax deductible donations.


