Lubbock Christian University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lubbock Christian University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at LCU was $27,880, with $660 in required fees. The reported charges were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. These are published charges, not the amount every student ultimately pays after aid.

• Undergraduate tuition and required fees: $28,540 for the reported academic year.
• Typical room and board charges: $9,990 combined.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,500.

Adding those reported items gives $40,030, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific costs may add to it. A student living off campus would replace the university's room-and-board estimate with their own housing and food budget. Part-time and graduate students face different rates; the reported undergraduate part-time charge was $1,100 per credit hour.

Financial aid can substantially change the bill, though it may also include loans that must be repaid. Reported average net prices by family income ranged from $21,468 for families earning up to $48,000 to $26,305 for families earning more than $110,000. Net price is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not a personal quote. To compare offers, use the same academic year for tuition, living expenses and aid, and distinguish grants from borrowing and work earnings.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lubbock Christian University?

LCU students may seek part-time employment alongside their studies, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award and internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligible students ordinarily must complete the FAFSA, obtain an award and secure a qualifying job before earning wages.

A work-study award is generally an opportunity to earn up to an authorized amount through paid work, not a tuition discount automatically credited to the bill. Other campus jobs may be open to students without work-study eligibility and depend on hiring needs. Applicants should ask LCU's financial aid and student-employment offices whether work-study funding is available for their award year, where positions are posted and whether any off-campus community-service jobs qualify.

For career development beyond part-time work, LCU reports services including individual career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, employer contacts, job fairs and alumni networking. An internship can offer field experience, but LCU does not report a university-wide internship requirement; requirements may differ by major.