Liberty University Admission Requirements
Open Admission Policy
Can I get into Liberty University? Liberty University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Liberty University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1120 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 690 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1310 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Liberty University?
Liberty University typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1025. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1215 out of 1600. 48 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
SAT scores are not required for admission consideration at Liberty University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1310 and Above | Good | >42% |
| 1215 to 1310 | Avg + | 30%-42% |
| 1120 to 1215 | Avg - | 20%-30% |
| 1025 to 1120 | Reach | 13%-20% |
| Less than 1025 | Low | <13% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 29 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Liberty University?
Admission data indicates that Liberty University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. 35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Liberty University.
ACT scores are not required for admission consideration at Liberty University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >42% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 30%-42% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 20%-30% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 13%-20% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <13% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Liberty University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Liberty University was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Liberty University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 27% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 102 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jun 3, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Liberty University before the Jun 3 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mar 22 |
| May 4 | May 17 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Liberty University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Not applicable |
| High School GPA | Not applicable |
| High School Class Rank | Not applicable |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not applicable |
| Recommendations | Not applicable |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232557 IPEDS survey data for Liberty University.