Life University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Marietta, GA
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,714

Location Marietta, Georgia
Website life.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Marietta, Georgia, approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta, Life University occupies a 110-acre campus known for its tree-lined paths and modern facilities. Established in 1974, Life University is recognized as one of the largest chiropractic education institutions in the world, offering doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate programs focused on health sciences and wellness. The university's primary academic focus centers on chiropractic medicine, with additional programs in nutrition, psychology, and biology. The campus features dedicated research facilities, a chiropractic clinic open to the public, and student housing options including apartment-style residences. Life University competes in the Mid-South Conference of the NAIA, with its athletic programs particularly known for rugby.

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Ratings

Life University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Life University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 920/1130
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/20
GPA 3.11

Acceptance Rate

93%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 42.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$15,036

Costs for Life University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$15,036
Books and Supplies		$2,400
Other Fees		$1,491
Room and Board		$14,850
Budget for Other Expenses		$10,035
Total One Year Cost		$43,812

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Life University are Biology, General Studies, and Psychology. 58% of students major in Biology, 12% in General Studies, and 10% in Psychology.