LCU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.10%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1070. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $28,540
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at LCU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,595, including 159 online students
- 1,313 Undergraduate, 282 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.4% men, 62.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 31%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 83 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
LCU Overview
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lubbock, TX. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The LCU's tuition & fees is $28,540 for the academic year 2024-2025. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,356.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,595 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
LCU's acceptance rate is 73.10% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.90%. The median SAT score is 1070 and the ACT score is 23.
LCU ranked 48th in Texas Colleges rankings. Lubbock Christian 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 Lubbock Christian University is $28,540. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,340.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $29,839 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,103.
| Undergraduate | $28,540 |
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| Graduate | $12,340 |
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| Undergraduate | $29,839 |
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| Graduate | $13,103 |
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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
Lubbock Christian University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at LCU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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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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