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Life University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1189th overall and 32nd in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
69.6 |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$27,255 |
| Admission
Success rate |
33% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
19 / 1043 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 22% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,662 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Marietta, GA 30060
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,980 (35,980 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,130 (2.64 people per house) |
| Families | 8,037 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,807 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,138 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 65 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 317 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,253 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,430 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad |  |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Life University?
Ranks 987th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,110 | $7,110 | $7,110 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $315 | $315 | $315 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $158 | $158 | $158 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,696 | $6,696 | $6,696 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $315 | $315 | $315 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $186 | $186 | $186 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $27,255 | $27,255 | $27,255 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $27,255 | $27,255 | $27,255 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $14,355 | $14,355 | $14,355 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $18,450 | $18,450 |
| Chiropractic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $315 | $315 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,065  $7,605 |
$7,065  $7,605 |
$7,065  $7,605 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,350  $1,650 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,980  $12,000 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $5,550  $6,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,980  $12,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,550  $6,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,650  $5,100 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 186 (80 male / 74 female) |
| Admitted | 61 (32 male / 28 female) |
| Admission rate | 33% |
| First-time Enrollment | 41 (24 male / 16 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 39 (24 male / 14 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,662 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Life University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Life University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Independent Southeast Region |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1289th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 36% |
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| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 19 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 21 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 19 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1092nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 64% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 403 / 533 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 385 / 510 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 788 / 1043 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 240 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $12,000 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Life University Ranks 2480th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,505 | 10 |  42% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,140 | 5 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,345 | 3 |  13% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,183 | 15 |  63% |
| Any financial aid type | 18 |  75% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Life University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 78 | 44 | 122 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 64 | 75 | 139 |
Hispanic | 29 | 18 | 47 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 19 | 37 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 3 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 368 | 199 | 567 |
Race Unknown | 468 | 277 | 745 |
| Total | 1,027 | 635 | 1,662 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Life University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 12 | 24 | 36 |
Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 19 | 5 | 24 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Total | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Life University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 50 | 160 | |
| 16 | 8 | 24 | |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Anatomy | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 24 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | ||
| Chiropractic (DC) | 18 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 78 | 43 | 160 | |
| Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 27 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 93 | 61 | 211 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Life University Ranks 2481st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $45,603 ($46,367 male / $44,137 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 105 (69 male / 36 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 28 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $319,339 |
Life University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Life University is located in Marietta, Georgia. Pre-requisites for entering the DC (Doctor of Chiropractic) program in the College of Chiropractic includes 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of English Language Skills, 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours of psychology, 15 semester or 22.5 quarter hours of additional Humanities or Social Sciences, 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of biological sciences, 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of chemistry, and 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of physics with unduplicated content (of which one must include a pertinent related laboratory that covers the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the course) or 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours in physics (with laboratory) and 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours in either biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics or exercise physiology. Life University was founded in 1974 by Dr. Sid Williams as Life Chiropractic College. On June 7, 2002, the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) revoked Life University’s accreditation. On August 30, 2004, Dr. Sid Williams and Life University settled lawsuits which had been filed against one another, and Dr. Williams subsequently returned to association with the university. On November 12, 2005, the CCE’s Commission on Accreditation formally accreditted the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Life University College of Chiropractic.
Life University Academics
Life University is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, ESL, Independent Study and Internships. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Personal Counseling can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Life University.
- Computer Science:
- Information Sciences/Systems
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Nutrition Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business – General, Business Administration/Management
- Education:
- Education – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Chiropractic Assistant, Health System Administration
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $148 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 50.
Life University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 60% and Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, even so did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Life University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and State aid form. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-four percent scholarships per grants and seventy-six percent loans per jobs.
Life University Students
The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 60 percent of the applicants were admitted and Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Again, the student body consists of one percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, two percent white per non-hispanic and ninety-seven percent race per ethnicity unreported. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999). The school’s size is approximately four hundred and seventy-six degree-seeking undergrads. Life University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and First Professional degrees.
At least, the school is located 10 miles from downtown Atlanta.This school features the Urban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999).
Life University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Football
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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