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Life University

Life University

Marietta, GA · City · 893 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Marietta, Georgia, Life University is internationally renowned as a leader in healthcare education, hosting the world’s largest single-campus chiropractic program alongside highly regarded undergraduate degrees in exercise science, nutrition, and biology. The campus culture is defined by a vibrant, health-conscious student body that enjoys an active lifestyle, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, and a dominant intercollegiate athletic program, particularly in rugby. What truly sets the university apart is its foundational philosophy of "Vitalism"—the belief in the body’s innate ability to heal and perform—complemented by a uniquely scenic, sustainable 110-acre campus featuring extensive forest trails.


Wikipedia:Life University is a private university focused on training chiropractors and located in Marietta, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1974 by a chiropractor, Sid E. Williams.

Location
Marietta, GA, 30060 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
21 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$41,295
Avg net price
$29,791
Room & board
$14,850
Tuition
$15,036
Books & supplies
$2,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$28,151
$30–48k
$28,136
$48–75k
$30,263
$75–110k
$33,995
$110k+
$30,883
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1030
Reading 480590
Math 440540
ACT midpoint
19
Composite 1720
English 1522
Math 1825
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Life University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
36%
4-yr on-time completion
29%
1st-yr retention
63%
Transfer-out rate
22%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
38%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,368
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,397
Median debt
$16,666
Monthly loan payment
$177
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,043$19,862
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,334
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$26,648
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
18%
Black
28%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
17%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,368
10 years after entry
$47,397
Biology, General41
Psychology, General39
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences38
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32
Business Administration, Management and Operations32
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services4
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology3
Biopsychology3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General3
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services1
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Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
56%
Avg faculty salary
$7,524/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,898
Federal loan rate
52%

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