Liberty University: what international applicants need

What are Liberty University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Liberty University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Liberty University's acceptance rate?

99% for students who started in fall 2024: Liberty University admitted 24,687 of its 24,942 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Liberty University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Liberty University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Liberty University's application fee for international students?

Liberty University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Liberty University accept?

Liberty University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Liberty University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Liberty University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Liberty University require?

Liberty University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Liberty University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Liberty University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Liberty University have?

426 of Liberty University's 52,961 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Liberty University cost for international students?

Liberty University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $22,465, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,835. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $44,489 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source