Liberty University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2014 United States of America #467

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Institution Info

Founded: 1971
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 96,709 students
Faculty: 735
Endowment: $1.7B
Website: https://www.liberty.edu/

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Liberty University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1971. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 97K students, an endowment of $1.7B.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2014 · Ranked	66,90

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

32,945

Citations

4,303

Publications

704

i10-index

0,87

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty University's global ranking?

Liberty University is ranked #2,014 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #467 position.

When was Liberty University founded?

Liberty University was founded in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Liberty University?

Liberty University has a student body of approximately 96,709 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 131:1.

What is Liberty University's research output?

Liberty University has produced 4,303 research publications with 32,945 total citations and an h-index of 74, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Liberty University's endowment?

Liberty University has an endowment of approximately $1.7B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.