Rankings of Liberty University

Liberty University was founded in 1971 in Lynchburg, Virginia, by Jerry Falwell, the televangelist. It is a privately run Evangelical Christian higher education institution that enrolls over 95,000 students. It’s one of the largest Evangelical Christian universities in the world, and most of its students study their degrees online. The programs at LU have a conservative Christian orientation with three required Bible studies classes.

Latest ranking updates for Liberty University
  • March 2024: Liberty University ranks 2308 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • September 2023: Publication of US News Best National Universities. Ranking position #395.
  • July 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Liberty University achieves place 1966.
  • August 2022: Publication of Washington Monthly - National Universities. Ranking position #428.

University rankings

    • #407 
    • #395 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #1255 
    • #1315 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #423 
    • #428 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #240 
    • #244 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #330 
    • #2308 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #157 
    • #213 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #1247 
    • #1313 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #389 
    • #1966 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Business

    • #123 
    • #123 
    Business

    [Published ]
    • #189 
    • #191 
    Business

    [Published ]

Computer Science

    • #440 
    • #444 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Education

    • #234 
    • #207 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]

Law

    • #153 
    • #147 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #622 
    • #632 
    Nursing & Health Care
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Highest subject rankings for Liberty University

Business US News: Best Online Master's in Business Programs
#123 
Business
Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#147 
Law
Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#207 
Education
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#444 
Computer Science
Nursing & Health Care Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#632 
Medicine & Health

About Liberty University

PROS

  • Numerous clubs and organisations on campus including a Skate Park, the Snowflex Centre, and a Gun Club.
  • There are employment opportunities available on -campus, making it possible for some students to earn a little income to support their studies.

CONS

  • Lynchburg doesn’t have a lot of activities on the go interesting to students.
  • Liberty University has a poor record in terms of LGBTQ inclusion and gender equality.
  • Alcohol use is forbidden on campus.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1971
Telephone:
(434) 582-2000
Address:
1971 University Boulevard
24502, Lynchburg
USA
Website:
https://www.liberty.edu/
Social:
  • Time Flies at Liberty University
  • LU Student Testimonial | Russell Allen
  • ODU Week Presser TJ Green
  • what I WISH I knew before attending liberty university...

Map of Liberty University

FAQ

Liberty University ranks #392 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Liberty University ranks #1 in Lynchburg in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Lynchburg.

Liberty University is listed in US News Best National Universities, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only), Washington Monthly - National Universities, Kiplinger's Best College Values, Scimago Institutions Rankings, StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada and more. See all 12 rankings of Liberty University.

Liberty University achieved #213 in StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Liberty University.

Liberty University achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #123 in US News: Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Business). See all subject rankings for Liberty University.

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