Liberty University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty University has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.0%(28,120)
Hispanic
7.1%(3,451)
African American
9.5%(4,587)
Asian
1.7%(848)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(202)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(117)
Two or More Races
3.8%(1,864)
Unknown
19.1%(9,276)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment96,709
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Liberty University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Liberty University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(21,351)
Women
56.3%(27,555)

Gender Statistics

Men21,351

22% of total enrollment

Women27,555

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Liberty University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 35% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 49% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(184)
18-19
15.3%(7,387)
20-21
20.0%(9,679)
22-24
14.6%(7,057)
25+
49.8%(24,101)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.0%(12)
20-21
0.6%(271)
22-24
8.6%(4,063)
25+
90.8%(43,127)

Age Diversity Insights

35%

Traditional Age (18-21)

49%

Non-Traditional (25+)

49%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Liberty University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 29% in-state residents, 70% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
29.2%(1,370)
Out-of-State
69.7%(3,266)
International
1.1%(52)

Regional Representation

In-State1,370

29% of student body

Out-of-State3,266

70% of student body

International52

1% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

49%

Non-Traditional Age