Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407-2099
806-796-8800
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) is a private, coeducational university in Lubbock, Texas, United States, founded in 1957 by the late Dr. James M. Dawson. The university is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors and pre-professional programs, as well as graduate degrees in business, education, counseling, and ministry. The campus consists of over 50 buildings on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land.
In 1957, Dr. James M. Dawson, then President of Abilene Christian University (ACU), along with a group of businessmen from Lubbock, Texas, founded Lubbock Christian College (LCC). The group's goal was to establish a college in West Texas that would provide a quality education based on the principles of the Restoration Movement. The college was originally located on 19th Street in Lubbock and consisted of two buildings. The first classes were held in September 1958 with a total enrollment of 125 students.
In 1963, the college moved to its current location on University Avenue. The campus has grown significantly over the past 50 years and now consists of over 50 buildings on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land. The college was renamed Lubbock Christian University in 1989.
LCU offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors and pre-professional programs, as well as graduate degrees in business, education, counseling, and ministry. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
LCU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university fields teams in 14 sports and competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) of the NAIA.
The campus of LCU is located in the Monterey neighborhood on the north side of Lubbock. The 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus consists of over 50 buildings, including residence halls, academic buildings, administrative offices, a library, a student center, a gymnasium, and a stadium.
LCU has a total enrollment of 2,500 students, with approximately 1,900 undergraduate students and 600 graduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1 and the average class size is 20 students.
LCU offers a variety of student organizations and clubs, as well as intramural sports, fraternities and sororities. The university also offers a number of study abroad programs.
LCU is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help students pay for their education.
LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The university is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1664
Acceptance Rate: 96.51%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.lcu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://lcu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-assistance/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $39738
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $39738
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Lubbock Christian University is $157458.89. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Lubbock Christian University. For graduates of Lubbock Christian University, we saw an average early-career income of $50200.00 and mid-career income of $84400.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.