by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Liberty University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Liberty University measures up.
Liberty University is ranked #2,748 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Virginia, it ranks #72 of 81 for value.
Among the majors Liberty University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology | #1 of 1 |
| Military Systems & Maintenance Technology | #1 of 2 |
| Military / ROTC | #1 of 2 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | #2 of 3 |
| Sacred Music | #3 of 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #3 of 4 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | #5 of 5 |
| Teacher Education | #5 of 5 |
| Teaching English or French | #5 of 5 |
| Christian Studies | #6 of 6 |
Read the full Liberty University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Liberty University is ranked #30 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #72 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Liberty University financial aid page to be sure.
Liberty University is ranked #2,748 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Liberty University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Liberty University costs about $31,510. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $126,040 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,021 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,357 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,510 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $126,040 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Liberty University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Liberty University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Liberty University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $168,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $126,040 | #2,748 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,428 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $168,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $126,040 | #72 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,428 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Liberty University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $30,504 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,423 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,312 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,290 |
| Over $110K | $31,028 |
About 83% of Liberty University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,200 per year. Get more details on the Liberty University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Liberty University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.