Life University: Review & Facts
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Life University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,765 students enrolled. This school was established in 1974 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Marietta, Georgia.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
16
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Life University.Life University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Massage Therapy and Chiropractic, Medical, Biology, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
72%
Good
The rate of student retention at Life University is fair at 72% (above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Life University is low: 39%.
Student to faculty ratio at Life University is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$13,700
Medium
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - $12,200 annually. The additional fees at Life University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,500, which totals $13,700 per year.Read the details about Life University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
97%
Easy
According to government data, 408 applications were submitted and 395 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.Life University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Life University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Life University offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Life University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
C-
Unsafe
Life University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - approximately $8,000 annually.Based on the college crime information, Life University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA
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