Facts & Figures – School of Behavioral Sciences
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – School of Behavioral Sciences
23 residential and 69 online programs; includes cognates.
92 programs currently offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels
Undergrad Graduation Profile*
Average number of terms to complete: 8
Graduating class size: 1,568
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Nonprofit, community, and social service
- Educational instruction and library
- Healthcare support
- Life, physical, and social science
73% are employed full or part time
Of those:
- 93% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 61% are employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 1,309
Faculty: 54
Returning Students: 84%
Total New Students: 23%
Average Class Size: 25
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 14
Online
Average GPA: 3.50
Total Enrollment: 17,950
Faculty: 734
Returning Students: 64%
Total New Students: 13%
Average Class Size: 16
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 8
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 21% male | 79% female
Minority: 23%
Countries Represented: 15
Military: 5%
Out-of-state: 63%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 94%
49% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 35-60
Gender: 19% male | 81% female
Minority: 29%
Countries Represented: 56
Military: 29%
Out-of-state: 85%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 83%
*based on AY2022-2023 IPEDS data
Did You Know?
Students and faculty traveled to the Dominican Republic to share God’s love with children and women at risk for or rescued from trafficking. (LU, 2023)
The Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) created an award after Professor Lisa S. Sosin in honor of her contagious energy and positive spirit. (ACC, 2022)
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student Clubs, competition teams, & honor societies
Students have previously held internships at Amtrak, the Hudson Institute & the U.S. Marshals Service.
650+ employers attend 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 AY 2022-2023)
Website:
Liberty.edu/behavioral-sciences
Facebook:
@LibertySBS