A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Liberty University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
31%
|
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at Liberty University with a gender ratio of 29% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Liberty University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19,886
|
| Women |
30,359
|
Liberty University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
20%
|
| Out of State |
79%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 60.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232557 IPEDS survey data for Liberty University.
Last updated February 24, 2025