Liberty University Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty University has a diverse student body with 46% 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
53.9%(37,909)
Hispanic
7.9%(5,590)
African American
10.2%(7,172)
Asian
1.6%(1,139)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(292)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(175)
Two or More Races
3.5%(2,473)
Unknown
22.2%(15,622)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment138,745
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.9%(31,828)
Women
55.1%(39,070)

Gender Statistics

Men31,828

23% of total enrollment

Women39,070

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Liberty University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 36% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.6%(1,906)
18-19
14.5%(7,562)
20-21
19.2%(10,022)
22-24
14.1%(7,383)
25+
48.6%(25,374)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(6)
18-19
0.0%(10)
20-21
0.6%(277)
22-24
8.1%(4,038)
25+
91.3%(45,584)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

36%

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
29.0%(1,265)
Out-of-State
69.9%(3,049)
International
1.1%(48)

Regional Representation

In-State1,265

29% of student body

Out-of-State3,049

70% of student body

International48

1% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

36%

Non-Traditional Age