Life University (LifeU)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Marietta, GA that costs an average of $29,594 a year after financial aid, admits 93% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,594
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,303

Private nonprofitSmall city893 undergraduates

Cost of LifeU

Total cost of attendance (per year)$42,321
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,441
Housing and food (on campus)$17,655
Books and supplies$1,800
Average net price after aid$29,594

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$31,443
$30,001–48,000$26,466
$48,001–75,000$24,677
$75,001–110,000$26,776
$110,001+$32,122

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with LifeU's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate93%
Average SAT1,030
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)480–590
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)440–540
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–20
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,586
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$48,303
Rank in Georgia (earnings)35th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,669
Typical monthly loan payment$212 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans50%

Majors and programs at LifeU

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology65$42,866$17,167
Psychology64$36,448$26,667
Business/Commerce—$35,776$23,666
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities73$33,415$9,500
Biopsychology4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations75——
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences———
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management22——
Culinary Arts and Related Services1——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services6——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology4——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services5——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences4——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences85—$19,335
Social Sciences———

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5——
Social Sciences11——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services———

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27$62,974$154,000
Psychology82$54,358$48,818
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services4——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services3——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other18——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Chiropractic727$53,601$252,640

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About LifeU

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMarietta, GA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates893
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitelife.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is LifeU's acceptance rate?

Life University admits 93% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,030 on the SAT.

How much does LifeU cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $42,321 a year (tuition and fees: $15,441). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,594 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $31,443.

How much do LifeU graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $48,303 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is biology ($42,866 a year after graduation).

What is LifeU's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.