Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private
Liberty University admitted 99% of 36,921 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 66% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Liberty University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 28, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Liberty University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $42,680 a year. After grants, students paid $29,692 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Liberty University’s acceptance rate?
Liberty University admitted 99% of applicants: 36,671 of 36,921 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Liberty University’s application deadline?
Liberty University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 28, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
How much is Liberty University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Liberty University have supplemental essays?
No. Liberty University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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