by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a LCU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how LCU measures up.
LCU is ranked #2,497 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Texas, it ranks #147 of 184 for value.
Among the majors LCU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #8 of 10 |
| Sports Studies | #33 of 45 |
| Humanities | #88 of 106 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #224 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #224 of 252 |
| Physical Education | #232 of 264 |
| Secondary Education | #335 of 404 |
| Social Work | #399 of 433 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #407 of 473 |
| Elementary Education | #589 of 681 |
Below is the detailed LCU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Lubbock Christian University is ranked #81 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #147 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the LCU financial aid page to be sure.
Lubbock Christian University is ranked #2,497 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Lubbock Christian University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at LCU costs about $25,509. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,036 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,008 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,456 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,509 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $102,036 |
*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 LCU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What LCU 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 LCU 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 | $168,032 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,036 | #2,497 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,824 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $168,032 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,036 | #147 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,824 | — | — |
*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 LCU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,241 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,721 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,392 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,478 |
| Over $110K | $26,977 |
About 94% of LCU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,356 per year. Get more details on the LCU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average LCU 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.