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Luther Rice University
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Information Summary
Ranks 2606th overall and 84th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$6,126 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
57% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,080 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lithonia, GA 30038-2418
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,693 (22,954 urban / 739 rural) |
| Households | 8,200 (2.89 people per house) |
| Families | 6,266 (3.27 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 21,260 |
| Pop. — Asian | 72 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 28 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 105 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,289 |
| Pop. — Other | 265 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Majority graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Luther Rice University?
Ranks 3737th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,776 | $4,776 | $4,776 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $199 | $199 | $199 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,582 | $3,582 | $3,582 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $199 | $199 | $199 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $6,126 | $6,126 | $6,126 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,202 | $20,202 | $20,202 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,915 | $9,915 | $9,915 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $3,582 | $3,582 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $100 | $100 |
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 | $3,196 |
$3,196 |
$3,196 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,180 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,140 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,372 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,472 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Luther Rice University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Luther Rice University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
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 | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Luther Rice University Ranks 3633rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,134 | 10 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,202 | 6 | |
| Any financial aid type | 16 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Luther Rice University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 206 | 155 | 361 |
Hispanic | 15 | 6 | 21 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 41 | 98 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 481 | 69 | 550 |
Race Unknown | 34 | 3 | 37 |
| Total | 804 | 276 | 1,080 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Luther Rice University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Hispanic | 3 | N/A | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 10 | 24 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 15 | 3 | 18 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 34 | 13 | 47 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Luther Rice University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 26 | 104 | |
| 39 | 5 | 44 | |
| 27 | 4 | 31 | |
| 15 | 12 | 27 | |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Bible/Biblical Studies | 29 | 4 | 14 | 57 | 104 | |||
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 44 | ||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 12 | 5 | 10 | 27 | ||||
| Religious Education | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 9 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 31 | |||
| Total | 1 | 62 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 114 | 210 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Luther Rice University Ranks 3258th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $37,783 ($37,783 male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 16 (16 male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 23 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $66,124 |
Luther Rice University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Luther Rice University is a private Southern Baptist college and seminary in Lithonia (Metro-Atlanta), Georgia. Dr. Robert Gee Witty along with five other Southern Baptist pastors founded Luther Rice University in 1962. Witty was elected President of the college in 1970, a position he held until 1982, when he retired to become Chancellor. Luther Rice University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.














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7 months ago
Marymount ma_ry_girls ((at)) yahoo dot com
Your students seem quite equip. However, there needs to be a local accreditation (in Jamaica) for them to be accepted as trained in our institution. What is being done about this? Some of your students have lost their positions because of this.