# Life University

Marietta, GA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/life-university

Life University is a private nonprofit college in Marietta, GA with 893 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1030 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,594 per year ($31,443 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,303 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 93% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 404 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 379 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 440–540 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–20 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $42,321 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $29,594 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $31,443 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $26,466 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,677 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,776 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $32,122 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 893 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 43% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,303 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,669 (FY2024) |

## What Life University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Life University's acceptance rate?**

Life University admits 93% of applicants.

**What SAT score do you need for Life University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1030.

**What ACT score do you need for Life University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–20.

**Is Life University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Life University?**

In Fall 2023, 404 students applied to Life University and 379 were admitted; 205 enrolled.

**Does Life University consider legacy status?**

No. Life University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Life University require an essay?**

Life University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Life University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $42,321 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,594.

**What is Life University's graduation rate?**

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 140252. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology