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Life University
Life University admits nearly everyone — 93% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Life University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Life University sits in Marietta proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, where graduates median $78,151 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,288 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 893 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 62.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1120 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Life University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 900–1120 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Life University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Life University received 404 applications and admitted 379 (93.8%), with 205 enrolling.
How Life University compares
| Life University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,036 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,397 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Life University student earns $47,397 — 0% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Life University lists tuition at $15,036 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Life University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $15,036 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 893 undergraduates, Life University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Life University students — 37.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Life University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $78,151 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,462 |
| Biology, General | $57,278 |
| Psychology, General | $54,291 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $50,853 |
Median earnings for these 5 Life University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,397 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Life University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Life University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Life University's acceptance rate?
93.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 379 admitted from 404 applicants.
How much does Life University cost?
At Life University, published tuition is $15,036 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Life University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Life University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,397 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
- Gordon State College — 85.9% admitted
- Georgia Southern University — 87.9% admitted
- Oglethorpe University — 88.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.