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Life University, founded in 1974, is a specialized private university. Its 100-acre campus is located in Marietta, 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.

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Private
studentType
Coed
828
Undergraduates
424
Men - 51.1%
401
Women - 48.4%
1,838
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
59% of 953 applicants were admitted
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.18
SAT Math
475 average
428-540 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
505 average
428-555 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average
17-20 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$35,466
Tuition and Fees
$15,441
Room and Board
$12,825
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Freshman Award
$14,726
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$65,988
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
113
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
39%
10-19
30%
20-29
34%
30-39
13%
40-49
4%
50-99
15%
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Marietta Population
60,786
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta Metro
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
37% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Running Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8%
Asian
2.3%
Black/African-American
34.3%
Hispanic/Latino
21.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
2.2%
White
30.5%
Unknown
6.4%
International Students
17.5% from 58 countries
First-Year Students Returning
56.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
36.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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