Online Degree Programs at Liberty University
About Liberty University Online
Liberty is the world's largest evangelical university. With a population of over 40,000 students from around the world, more than 31,000 of those study online. We are committed to providing students with core values and the highest quality education in a distinctly Christian environment. More than 36 degree programs are offered.
Liberty University is:
- Flexible — access to your education 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from anywhere in the world.
- Affordable — tuition rates among the lowest in the country when compared to other universities.
- Reputable — accredited locally and nationally, ensuring that you receive the highest quality education possible.
- Ethical — built upon a foundation of Christian values, our educational programs give you the ethical standards that many employers look for today.
When you become a member of the Liberty family, you can be sure that you're not only getting the quality education to further your career aspirations, but also earning a degree with a Christian purpose. Although our 31,000 online learners are spread across the country and around the world, they are never far from Liberty's vast online support network.
I'm thankful for the excellent education I received through the online MBA program.
It has allowed me to further succeed within my corporation and has given me the tools to solve issues that no one else in the whole company could complete. I have grown by 15 percent in my income level also!
Brett Larson — MBA
Liberty's Online Program allowed me to get an accredited Psychology degree at my convenience.
The schedule was flexible and the online library resources were awesome. I am now receiving an extra 6 percent at work because of my Liberty degree. I grew both intellectually and spiritually because of Liberty's emphasis on education from a Christian perspective.
Robert N. Betancourt — BS in Psychology
Liberty University Online, is the most economically, cost sufficient, regionally accredited University that offers the most superb quality Christian Education available in the United States.
Even though the cost of living is constantly increasing, Liberty University Online tuition is remaining stable. Enroll today; you won't regret it!!!
Kelvin Gratton — AA in General Studies
Liberty — A military friendly university
Liberty University is a military-friendly university, servicing all branches of the military with over 8,000 of our students serving all around the globe.
Recognizing and appreciating the deep sacrifice that is continually made on our country's behalf, Liberty is devoted to helping our servicemen and women from around the world reach their highest potential and achieve their dreams by providing a high-quality, flexible, and affordable Christian education.
To express appreciation for their service, service members, veterans, military spouses, and Dept. of Defense employees, are offered several military benefits, including tuition discounts (keeping tuition within Military Tuition Assistance cap), fee waivers, and free book vouchers. Because of these LU benefits, those who qualify for Tuition Assistance may complete courses with no out-of-pocket expense (when enrolling in at least 6 hours per term, one course per 8-week subterm). Liberty also offers a free evaluation of military training for college credit and is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Network.
Liberty University's Military Support Office is available to assist with all military and veterans benefits, such as Military Tuition Assistance, GI Bill (Active Duty and Selected Reserves), Reservists Education Assistance Program (REAP), VA Vocational Rehabilitation, and Dependent's Educational Assistance Program.
Why Choose Liberty University Online?
Distinctively Christian
When you study through Liberty University Online you plug into an educational giant and a God-fearing ministry. Founded in 1971, Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university, blessed with a 5,000-acre campus in Central Virginia. Yet, for 38 years Liberty has never lost sight of its mission — equipping men and women with Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Our founder summed it up this way — Training Champions for Christ.
8-week Online Courses
Our courses have switched from a 16-week format to a new, revised 8-week* online course format giving you the opportunity to complete your degree sooner. *Some internships and courses will remain 16-weeks in length, but have been revised and are in an online format.
Better Faculty-to-Student Ratio
We have recently added many new faculty members to our university, creating an even lower faculty-to-student ratio to provide more personal, one-on-one attention. Our goal is to ensure that your course and degree experience will be engaging, academically challenging, and personally rewarding. (Undergraduate 25:1; Graduate 20:1)
Distinctively Christian
As a Christian university, we are held to a higher standard—God's standard—and are devoted to living out that standard through the level of excellence in education and integrity in the services we offer to you as a student. In the words of our Founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell, "If it's Christian, it ought to be better."
Among the First —and the Best
More than 25 years ago Liberty pioneered distance learning and has been ahead of the curve ever since. Today LU Online offers more than 35 degrees, from associate to doctoral, and 90 specializations, and consistently ranks in the top 10 among accredited online schools in the nation.
Personal Support
As a university, we are personally committed to your success both as a student and alumni of Liberty. As a student you are assigned a personal academic advisor dedicated to guiding you through every stage of your academic career—from your first course until you walk across the platform on graduation day to receive your degree.
Life-adapted Learning
More and more working adults are making online education work for them — earning their degree while balancing family, work, ministry and life's other demands. Work at your pace, on your schedule in the environment you choose.
Lower Tuition Rates
Our state-of-the-art online programs offer students superior academic degree programs at one of the lowest costs in the nation when compared to other distance and residential programs. Plus, our flexible payment plan options make our programs affordable on most any budget.
Frequent Start Dates
Students are admitted to our program on a rolling basis, and 11 start dates are offered for courses throughout the year, allowing you the flexibility to begin your degree program virtually anytime.
Credit for Life Experience & Transfer Credit
Liberty accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, as well as offering a Credit for Life Experience program for undergraduate students where you can earn credit for what you have already accomplished in your career.
