Liberty University Online is training Champions for Christ across the nation and around the world — in the fields of business, counseling, criminal justice, education, nursing, Christian ministry and more.

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 6,500-acre campus in Central Virginia. Yet, for 40 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.

Consistently rated one of the top distance educators in the nation and known for its affordability and exceptional student support, LU Online showcases high student satisfaction as evidenced by high retention and graduation rates. Plus, transfer evaluations are free and help you make the best decision for your education.

Academic programs

Offering more than 45 degrees and 100 specializations in a flexible online format, students can study at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels in areas the market demands most.

Non-profit status

Liberty University is a non-profit university, which means that we work hard to keep tuition prices low in order to make education affordable. We don't distribute our surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead, we use them to reinvest in technology and student support services to improve our academic programs and support.

Competitively priced – almost half the cost of some big-name alternatives

Academics

• Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for 25 years
• Outcome oriented, strong student satisfaction — the highest retention and graduation rates among the top online universities

Flexibility

• 8-week online classes help you complete your degree faster
• No set login times; study at your pace and on your schedule
• Student-friendly interface provides 24/7 access to coursework

Stability

• Established brick-and-mortar campus
• Offering distance education since 1985
• Debt-free and growing steadily

Transferability

Ranked by US News and World Report as one of the nation’s most transfer-friendly schools, Liberty applies a broad range of military, college and other life experience toward college credit, allowing you to complete your degree faster.

Military

It’s easy to see why military students make up one third of Liberty’s enrollment, as the school offers many benefits to veterans, servicemembers and their spouses, and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the SOC Network and many other programs.

Faith

As a faith-based institution, Liberty has remained faithful — providing an environment of challenging, relevant academics, all-around student support and spiritual growth.