Facts & Figures for School of Nursing
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – School of Nursing Fall 2021
Excellence in Nursing
- 100% FNP certification exam pass rate for the past 5 years.
- 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate compared to National level of 86.57% in 2020.
- The LUSON Simulation Center is accredited by Society for Simulation in Healthcare. It allowed many students to continue learning virtually in 2020 due to COVID-19.
3 Residential and 26 online programs; includes cognates.
29 programs currently offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level; 3 certificates are also available – as of October 2021.
CCNE accredited
Undergrad Graduation Profile
Average number of terms to complete: 9*
Graduating class size: 385*
Of alumni surveyed:
Top occupations
- healthcare practitioners and technical
- healthcare support
- management
- military
96% are employed full or part time
Of those:
- 98% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 98% are employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 1,130
Faculty: 100
Returning Students: 90%
Total New Students: 31%
Average Class Size: 32
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.70
Total Enrollment: 1,623
Faculty: 36
Returning Students: 65%
Total New Students: 26%
Average Class Size: 11
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 7
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 9% male | 91% female
Minority: 15%
Countries Represented: 5
Military: 5%
Out-of-state: 60%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 94%
48% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 35-60
Gender: 11% male | 89% female
Minority: 25%
Countries Represented: 8
Military: 37%
Out-of-state: 73%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 85%
*based on AY2021 IPEDS data
Student Life
Convocation & Key Speakers
Simulation Center & Student Clubs
Students have previously held internships at The White House, Pinkston, C-Span, & U.S. Marshals
500+ employers recruit at 11 career fairs
650+ professional development workshops offered
Of 1,973 LU SEND participants, 173 went on group trips, and 33 studied abroad and did international internships in 21 countries with top locations such as Italy, Spain, Ecuador, France, & South Korea
22+ approved study abroad programs available to nursing students
100% of students said they gained valuable experience from semesters abroad
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
Social Media