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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
870
Undergraduates
451
Men - 51.8%
417
Women - 47.9%
1,838
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
94% of 404 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.23
SAT Math
475 average
460-550 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
505 average
440-570 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average
15-19 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$43,740
Tuition and Fees
$15,036
Room and Board
$11,604
Average Percent of Need Met
39%
Average Freshman Award
$14,200
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$40,000
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
126
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
33%
20-29
29%
30-39
23%
40-49
1%
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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
40% 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%
Asian
4%
Black/African-American
30.3%
Hispanic/Latino
23.3%
White
36.5%
Unknown
3.9%
International Students
13.9% from 58 countries
First-Year Students Returning
57.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
19.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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