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Life University

#564 in US ranking Marietta, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,321
Tuition & fees
$15,441
Avg. aid
$12,141
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
920–1130
ACT range
17–20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$38,549
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Life University?

Life University's reported six-year graduation rate is 38% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 29%. These measures track a defined entering cohort; they are not a prediction of what any individual student will do, and they do not describe completion in the Doctor of Chiropractic program.

The reported six-year rate has risen from 28% in an earlier reporting year. First-year retention is reported at 63%, meaning that roughly six in ten students in the relevant cohort returned the following fall. Students comparing schools should check that they are comparing the same student population and time period, particularly where transfer students and professional students make up a meaningful share of enrollment.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Life University?

The available field-specific earnings figure is $25,252 for students reported in physiology, pathology and related sciences, measured one year after graduation. It should not be presented as an expected salary for every Life University student or as an earnings estimate for chiropractic graduates.

Early-career earnings can reflect further study, part-time employment, occupation and geography as well as the credential earned. The reported figure alone does not establish a causal return on tuition, and its usefulness for an applicant depends on whether the measured field and student population match the program they intend to pursue. Career support is a separate consideration: Life reports undergraduate access to individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, a job bank and alumni networking opportunities.

Life University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
38%
4-year graduation
29%
6-year graduation
38%

Life University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
63%
First-year retention, part-time students
40%
Employed 1 year after graduation
91%

Life University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$38,549
4 years after graduation
$51,860
5 years after graduation
$53,295
7 years after graduation
$54,442
10 years after starting college
$48,303

Alumni Salary for Life University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

$25,252

Life University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

333972

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

133043

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

212041

Psychology

61925

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

448

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

314

Health Professions and Related Programs

303

Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services

011

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

321042

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

161127

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

123

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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