Discover Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Liberty University is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Liberty University admits 99% of applicants and graduates 36% of its students.
Contact Info
Quick Overview
- $52,472 Undergraduate Tuition
- $23,997 Graduate Tuition
- Doctoral/Professional University
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48,408 Undergraduate Enrolled
*Certificate and degree-seeking students - 47,803 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 99% Acceptance Rate
- 36% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 30 Average Age
- 44% Men
- 56% Women
- 1% Veterans
- 79% White
- 6% Hispanic
- 14% Black
- 2% Asian
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Nursing Programs
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Accelerated BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $49,715 In-State Tuition
- 61 Credits
- 24 Months
- 4.0 Program Score
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Clinical Nurse Leader CNL
- Online DNP to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $12,495 In-State Tuition
- 21 Credits
- 2 Months
- 4.4 Program Score
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Family Nurse Practitioner FNP
- Online BSN to DNP Program
- $46,410 In-State Tuition
- 78 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.4 Program Score
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Nurse Educator
- Online BSN to MSN Program
- $20,340 In-State Tuition
- 36 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.3 Program Score
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Nurse Informatics
- Online BSN to MSN Program
- $20,340 In-State Tuition
- 36 Credits
- 24 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.3 Program Score
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
- Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $20,400 In-State Tuition
- 17 Credits
- 20 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 504 Clincal Hours
- 4.3 Program Score
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RN to BSN
- Online BSN Program
- $9,900 In-State Tuition
- 30 Credits
- 12 Months
- 4.4 Program Score
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $97,800 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 48 Months
- 4.2 Program Score
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Liberty University (LU), an Evangelical Christian university located in Virginia, was founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell. Liberty University has a School of Nursing that prepares nursing students to become excellent nurses with a foundation of commitment to their Christian ethical standards. Students in the nursing program receive a diverse educational background which is based on Biblical knowledge, liberal arts, and behavioral and social sciences, as well as nursing.
Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Residential and Global Studies
- RN to BSN - Online
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Online
- Nursing Administration
- Nurse Educator
- Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN / MBA) - Dual Degree
- Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSN / MSHA) - Dual Degree
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Residential & Online
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Undergraduate Programs
Nursing BSN– Residential and Global Studies
The School of Nursing offers a four-year curriculum which is a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The curriculum includes 131 credits, 54 of the credits are general education requirements, 16 are natural science support courses, and 61 credits are nursing courses.
There is an option for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree students to graduate with a Global Studies Cognate. Through this option, students will take courses such as Cultural Anthropology, Global Health Nursing Field, and Cross-Cultural Nursing to help prepare them for nursing in a mission-related field.
RN to BSN – Online
Liberty University's RN to BSN is designed for nurses that hold an RN. The program takes 2 years to complete and is 100% online.
Graduate Programs
RN to BSN to MSN Accelerated
Liberty University added a new program that allows the Registered Nurse to complete the BSN and MSN degrees online in as little as 3.5 years.
- Nursing Administrator
- Nursing Educator
- Nursing Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN / MBA) — Dual Degree
LU's Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN / MBA) - Dual Degree is a degree program that is 100% online. Students gain the business work skills to excel in business leadership, organization, and structure while integrating that information seamlessly into the nursing aspects of healthcare.
Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSN / MSHA) — Dual Degree
Liberty University's Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSN / MSHA) - Dual Degree is also a 100% online program. This degree program prepares the nurse for placement in the healthcare field with knowledge and skills essential to identifying and addressing a variety of administrative and nursing situations as well as marketing strategies.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — DNP
This program is mostly online but incorporates three intensive hands-on courses. There are two pathways available: Post MSN DNP and Post BSN DNP/FNP.
MSN to DNP
The Post-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to DNP degree pathway only enrolls nurse leaders, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. There is a residency program with practicums in this course pathway, with an online component. If approved through your state's approval process, practicum hours may be available in the student's area.
BSN to DNP/FNP
The Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to DNP degree pathway adds additional training for students to become eligible to take a national certification examination as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program is an online format with a residential component and practicums. This program is available only in residence at the campus in Lynchburg, VA.
The Certification boards for Family Nurse Practitioners include: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Format
- Online with optional intensives
- 41 total credit hours
- A maximum of 6 credit hours can be transferred
DNP — Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
LU's Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner is arranged in order to allow graduates to sit for the American Nurse Credentialing Center Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national exam.
Format
- Online with required intensives
- 57 total credit hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred
Nursing International Clinical Mission Trips
Nursing students are given the opportunity to travel and experience hands-on clinical training and utilize nursing skills while providing needed services and health education in countries like, Haiti, Rwanda and Guatemala.
Approval and Accreditation
The Virginia State Board of Nursing approved the online RN to BSN program.
The Virginia Board of Nursing approved Liberty's Registered Nurse program.
The online RN to BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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