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)