
LCU's varsity athletics compete in NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference. The university's varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country and track and field; students should check the current athletics roster for the teams and seasons relevant to them.
Varsity competition is different from joining a recreational or intramural game. Sports listed in broad campus-activity data - including activities such as racquetball, table tennis or ultimate Frisbee - should not be assumed to be NCAA teams. Prospective athletes should discuss recruiting, eligibility and any athletic aid with the appropriate coach and compliance staff, while students seeking casual participation should check the current recreation schedule.
LCU students can participate in student government, academic-interest groups and social organizations. Reported examples include Student Senate, social clubs, Pre-Vet Club, Pre-Professional Health Club and Business Connect.
These groups serve different purposes: a pre-professional club may connect students with peers interested in a career path, while student government represents student concerns and social clubs organize activities. The university also reports opportunities in student media, theater and choral groups. Club names and activity levels can change, so students seeking a particular community should check the current recognized-organization roster and meeting information.
LCU enrolled about 1,595 students in the reported institutional count. Its student population includes traditional-age students, transfers and older learners; reported figures include 316 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 144 transfer-in undergraduates.
Students from Texas account for about 90% of the reported geographic population, with smaller shares from other states and foreign countries. The age counts show substantial enrollment among students ages 18 to 21, alongside students in their late twenties, thirties and beyond. These figures indicate whom LCU enrolls, but they do not determine whether a particular class will include students of similar age or background.
Reported enrollment also includes students identifying as Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, White, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial. Demographic categories and reporting dates can differ across publications; applicants should use a single reporting year when making detailed comparisons with other institutions.
Student life at LCU combines a Christian institutional setting with the routines of a small university in a city. Students can attend campus programs, use student support services and participate in community activities, whether they live in university housing or commute.
About 54% of students are reported to live on campus and 46% to commute. That split matters for scheduling: a commuter may need to plan around travel and evening events, while a residential student has closer access to activities outside class hours. LCU reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling, as well as services for veterans. Students who expect to use a particular service should check its current hours, eligibility and appointment procedures.
LCU reports one main campus library, identified in institutional data as the University Library. It serves as a place to find academic materials and support coursework and research.
Library services worth checking for a particular program include access to subject databases and journals, research assistance, borrowing privileges and interlibrary loan for materials not held locally. Remote students should ask how they authenticate to electronic resources. Reported library information does not indicate round-the-clock study-area access, so students planning late-night work should consult current building hours rather than assume the library is open overnight.
Total enrollment
1595Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
450Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
83 full time, 69 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
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.