Liberty University Online | School Profile

Liberty University was founded as a Christian university in 1971 by Jerry Falwell, and is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty University, including Liberty University Online, is the largest private, non-profit university in the U.S., and the largest Christian university in the world.

As a Christian University, Liberty's mission is to provide an education for students to be leaders in the world and champions for the cause of Christ.

Liberty University Online | School Profile

Offering over 450 programs, from certificates to doctorates, the school enrolls over 15,000 residential students, and over 100,000 online students
5th largest university in America
There are 17 different schools and colleges at Liberty, educating students in medicine, religion, education, law, psychology, aeronautics, business, computer science, and others
Starting in 1985, Liberty was an early pioneer of distance education, and has become a leader in online education with over 230 online degree programs
Most online courses are completed in eight weeks
Member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Network
Military training qualifies for college credit
Friendly to veterans, with numerous financial aid including Heroes Fund Scholarships
Veterans are 1/3 of the student body (over 30,000 military enrolled)