Life Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.03%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1035. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $15,036
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Life:
- Total Enrollment: 2,714, including 281 online students
- 899 Undergraduate, 1,815 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50% men, 50% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 63%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 22 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 11 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Life Overview
Life University (Life) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Marietta, GA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Life's tuition & fees is $15,036 for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,141.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,714 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Life's acceptance rate is 93.03% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.13%. The median SAT score is 1035 and the ACT score is 19.
Life University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Life University is $15,036. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,806.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,036 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,806.
| Undergraduate | $15,036 |
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| Graduate | $10,806 |
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| Undergraduate | $15,036 |
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| Graduate | $10,806 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Life University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Life
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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