Life University
Marietta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 908
Graduate Enrollment: 1,866
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.91%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 33.7%
Black: 24.3%
Hispanic: 20.2%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 13.2%
Unknown race: 4.0%
Black: 24.3%
Hispanic: 20.2%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 13.2%
Unknown race: 4.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,970
In-State tuition: $13,911Out-of-State tuition: $13,911
Estimated books and supplies: $2,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $9,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,135 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,648 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $16,666 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $177 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,098 |
| $30k-48k | $27,589 |
| $48k-75k | $26,108 |
| $75k-110k | $29,803 |
| $110k+ | $32,131 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 88.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $16,666 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,333 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 22.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 37.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 54.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 20.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 22.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,615 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,732 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $16,668 | $131 | $37,071 ($3,089) | $47,338 ($3,945) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 31 | $22,439 | $221 | $33,948 ($2,829) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biopsychology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $31,000 | $329 | $33,463 ($2,789) | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $39,923 ($3,327) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Chiropractic. | 389 | $2,789 | $41,622 ($3,469) | $50,040 ($4,170) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 16 | $41,800 | $349 | ||
| Master's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,691Full time faculty: 60%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,549,971 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $3,356,258 (2022)