Lubbock Christian University: Review & Facts

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Lubbock Christian University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,600 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1957 and is one of the 6 schools located in Lubbock, Texas.

Lubbock Christian University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Lubbock Christian University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
66
Lubbock Christian University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lubbock Christian University is fair at 71% (close to Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at LCU is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, around $25,900 annually. The additional fees at LCU beyond tuition are approximately $400, which makes it a total of $26,300 per year.

Read the details about Lubbock Christian 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
82%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,070 applications were submitted and 873 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

Lubbock Christian University might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at LCU in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
LCU provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lubbock Christian 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Lubbock Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at LCU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Lubbock Christian University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lubbock Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas
79407-2099, USA
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