collageLife University is a private institution located on a 110 acre wooded campus in the city of Marietta, northwestern Georgia. Founded in 1974, Life is oriented around courses taught in the health and wellness fields.
There are twelve undergraduate and four graduate degrees available. The Life U Sport Science Institute is a combination of leading edge technology and the university’s dedication to vitalistic philosophy in the health fields. Bachelor’s in exercise science, health coaching, and coaching psychology will all make us of the university’s extensive facilities.
A cornerstone of Life University is the chiropractic college, which is the largest in the world. This complementary medicine course entails detailing issues with the nervous system, in particular targeting what is known as subluxation.
Sports teams are known as the Running Eagles, which compete in the Mid-South Conference. Rugby is a popular and highly successful sport at Life, competing with both men’s and women’s teams.
While the university itself is located in a midsize city within an area of stunning natural beauty, it is also just 20 miles from Atlanta, a major urban metropolis of the American south that has both an pronounced cultural and historical perspective and extensive international travel links.
Life University Chiropractic Admissions
For all categories of applications, the Office of Enrollment (Admissions) maintains communications and files. Recommendations for admission status are sent directly to the Dean of the College of Chiropractic or to the Admissions Committee. The Dean of the College confirms recommendations for admission status, including denial.
The College of Chiropractic strives to admit a diverse student population. It is at the discretion of the Admissions Committee and/or the Dean to set additional conditions or stipulations for the acceptance, if deemed necessary.
The study of the philosophy, art and science of Chiropractic is comprehensive, challenging and demanding. Every chiropractor is expected to be a professional leader and an example of good character and goodwill in the community. The University, therefore, has set standards for admissions.
Life University Requirements For The Chiropractic Program
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Life University’s College of Chiropractic (COC) is committed to following the accepted standards of professional ethics, especially with respect to student recruitment and public information. The College of Chiropractic’s Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP) supports and is in compliance with the Standards of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in regards to admission requirements.
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program has specific prerequisites as follows: Prior to beginning your chiropractic education, you must have completed a minimum total of 90 semester credit hours or 135 quarter credit hours of non-duplicate coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
A minimum of 48 semester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours must be credits in the coursework listed below.
Required Coursework
(each course must be earned at a 2.0 GPA or higher)
| Category | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
| English Language Skills | 3 | 4.5 |
| College Algebra (or higher) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Humanities | 3 | 4.5 |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 4.5 |
| Additional General Studies | 8 | 12 |
| Biological Sciences* | 6 | 9 |
| Chemistry* | 6 | 9 |
| Additional Life/Natural Sciences* | 12 | 18 |
*At least half of these courses must have a substantive laboratory component.
Survey, or non-major courses, may not be accepted. Check with your Enrollment Specialist at (770) 246-2884.
In each of the distribution areas above, if more than one course is taken to fulfill the requirement, the course contents must be unduplicated. In situations in which one or more courses have been repeated with equivalent courses, the most recent grade(s) may be used for grade point average computation and the earlier grade(s) may be disregarded.
Credits Earned via Examination: Applicants may earn a portion of the required/pre-requisite credits through examination or means other than formal coursework, but only if these credits are identified by an institution accredited by a nationally or regionally recognized agency and if the institution has formally accepted or awarded such credits. Admission to the Doctor of Chiropractic educational program may be contingent upon receipt of such evidence of earned credits by the Admissions Department.
ALTERNATIVE ADMISSIONS TRACK
Students who have not met the standard requirements for admissions may be considered for the Alternative Admissions Track if they:
1. have a GPA of 2.75 – 2.99 for the required 90 semester credit hours/135 quarter credit hours OR
2. have completed a bachelor’s degree and have a GPA of 2.75 – 4.0 for the required 90 semester credit hours/135 quarter credit hours but do not possess the minimum CCE criteria for regular admissions.
All science courses used towards admissions must be completed with a grade of C or higher and at least half should have a substantive laboratory component. All students eligible for admission under the AAT will be considered on an individual basis based upon their educational transcript evaluation. Final decision for admission rests with the Dean of the College of Chiropractic.
life university chiropractic acceptance rate
Life University AdmissionsLife University has an acceptance rate of 96%.
Life University Tuition
Life University is a private institution and has the same tuition for all students per academic level, whether they have in-state or out-of-state residency. Tuition payment is due in full upon registration. Any charges such as tuition, housing, meal plans and/or student fees/fines are due by the second Sunday of each quarter. The due date can be seen in EagleNet under Student Accounts by term or in the Quarterly Announcements.
The following amounts are effective Summer 2021 through Spring 2022 quarter.
| UNDERGRADUATE | |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $276 |
| Quarterly Student Fees | $497 |
| Tuition Per Year* | $12,420 (based on 15 credits hours per quarter) |
| Tuition Per Standard Program Length** | $51,888 |
| Average Cost of Attendance per Quarter | $7,937 (15 credit hrs, Commons120 Meal Plan, Commons Double Room) |
| Average Cost of Attendance per Academic year | $23,811 |
| GRADUATE | |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $316 |
| Quarterly Student Fees | $497 |
| Tuition Per Year* | $8,532 (based on 9 credits hours per quarter) |
| Tuition Per Standard Program Length** | $16,432 |
| CHIROPRACTIC | |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $395 |
| Quarterly Student Fees | $497 |
| Tuition Per Year* | $29,625 (based on 25 credits hours per quarter) |
| Tuition Per Standard Program Length** | $135,090 |
| DIETETIC INTERNSHIP | |
| Tuition Per Year | $10,000 |
*Tuition per year is based on a three-quarter academic year for both Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
**Tuition per standard program length is based on four years (188 credit hours) needed for completion for most Undergraduate degree programs and two years (52 credit hours) needed for completion for most Graduate degree programs. Tuition per standard program length for the Doctor of Chiropractic program is based on the number of credit hours needed to complete the degree (342 credit hours). Lengths of completion for all LU programs can vary, depending on a student’s course load per quarter/year.
GENERAL FEES: ALL STUDENTS
| Quarterly student fees $497.00This includes, but is not limited to, information technology, ePrint, parking, campus shuttles, lab fees, graduation, orientation, fitness center, intramural and club activities. | Audit Class fee (per class) $100.00Full-time UG students may audit a course in addition to their 20-hour limit, and dual degree D.C. students may audit a course in addition to their 31 hours. No degree credit is granted for courses scheduled on an auditing basis. |
Life University Room And Board
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Life University offers on-campus living at LIFE’s Village Retreat and The Commons. ALL first-time freshmen are required to live on-campus for one academic year. Housing rates are charged per quarter.
| The CommonsSingle – $2,600 Double – $2,100 | LIFE’s Village RetreatSingle – $3,200 Double – $2,335 |
QUESTIONS:
For more information regarding on-campus living, contact Housing and Residence Life at Housing@LIFE.edu or 770-426-2700.
life university meal plan
ALL first-time freshmen and residents of The Commons are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plans are loaded onto your Eagle card, which is the official ID of Life University students, faculty and staff. There are meal plans available to students who are not required to purchase one.
| QUARTERLY MEAL PLAN OPTIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE 95 | EAGLE 190 | COMMONS 120* | ROADEE | TRAVELER** |
| Lyceum Swipes (included) | ||||
| 95 | 190 | 120 | 11 | 8 |
| eBucks (included) | ||||
| $600 | $300 | $350 | $460 | $240 |
| Plan Pricing | ||||
| $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,200 | $540 | $300 |
| Cost Per Meal | ||||
| N/A | $6.84 | $7.08 | N/A | N/A |
*Default Plan for Commons residents
**Default Plan for new freshmen commuters & new freshmen LVR residents
| Meal Plans swipes are loaded at the start of each quarter, then “reset” at the end, following a “use ‘em or lose ‘em” scenario. Non-mandatory meal plans can be purchased through Eagle Card Services with a credit or debit card.eBucks is a declining balance money account, funds are loaded by Card Services, in conjunction with your selected meal plan. eBucks start at the beginning of the quarter and any unused amounts roll from quarter to quarter until the end of the Spring quarter (June). You can use your eBucks for payment at Socrates Cafe, Plato II Go, Eagles Landing, Lyceum Dining Hall and the LIFE U Shop.The Eagle Card is more than just an ID card – it provides access to a variety of essential functions, such as secure entry to residence halls and rooms, library and Wellness Center. It is also used as payment for meal plans, eBucks, flexBucks and printing services (ePrint). | ePrint funds are loaded quarterly for printing/copying at designated campus printers. Current students receive a University printing credit of $7.50 each quarter, and the funds are non-refundable, non-transferable, and can only be used for printing on campus.flexBucks are Eagle Card funds you load yourself using a credit or debit card. The benefit of using flexBucks is that you buy at a 10% added value rate (i.e. you buy $100 of flexBucks and $110 is loaded on your card). flexBucks can be used at all campus eateries.QUESTIONS: For more detailed information on meal plans, visit LIFE.edu/dining or contact Eagle Card Services at CardServices@LIFE.edu or 770-426-2638. |
Additional Costs
Other costs to keep in mind: Books, Supplies, Gas, Food, Insurance, NBCE Boards (D.C. students) and other fees/fines.
Other costs vary per student and situation:
- Enrollment Fee: $125 DC, UG, GR
- Dietetic Internship Deposit: $1,000
- Housing Application: $125
- Housing Que Deposit: $250
- Housing License Breakage Fine
- Drop Fee $25 per course
- Proctorio fees, Late Night Labs and Labs for online courses.
- Clinic Re-Entry Fee: $30
- CGUS Late Registration Fee: $50
- Library/Parking/Graduation fines
- Replacement Student ID: $25
- LU Payment Plan Set-Up Fee (per quarter)
- LU Payment Plan Late Payment Fee
- Disenrollment Fee for Non-Payment
Additional Resources
Did you Know? LIFE U accepts these additional resources to help pay for your degree:
- VA Education Benefits:
- Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill
- Chapter 1606 – Reservist GI Bill
- Chapter 35 – DEA
- 529 College Plans
- Outside Scholarships
- State Pre-Paid Plans
Life University is a Yellow Ribbon Participant! VA and LU will match their contributions for a total amount of:
- DC: $10,000
- Graduate: $8,000
- Undergraduate: $6,000
Yellow Ribbon can be used once you reach the maximum yearly cap for tuition and fees for qualifying post-9/11 recipients.
How to Pay LU
Pay your tuition, housing, meal plans and fees using credit, debit, electronic checks and international wires. Or, sign up for the LU Payment Plan!
Life University offers a convenient online payment plan to pay your tuition, housing, meal plans, and fees over time, making college more affordable. Payments are spread over three months of the quarter. Sign up is convenient, secure and affordable. A non-refundable setup fee per quarter is $25 due upon enrollment. Student account balance must be at least $500 to be eligible per plan. The last day to enroll is the Friday of the first week of each quarter. Sign up online through EagleNet.
is life university accredited
Life University, Marietta, GA. is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees.
life university application deadline
Life University operates on a quarter system. Our quarters begin January, April, July, and October.
Applicants are evaluated on a rolling admissions schedule. In order to meet the application deadlines outlined below, you have to submit a complete application by the provided date.
IMPORTANT DATES
As a future LIFE Student, you have different dates and deadlines to track. Please review the information below to learn more about the important dates for the application and enrollment process.
| Quarter (Classes Begin) | Application Deadline | Enrollment Fee Deadline | New Student Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 (Oct. 4, 2021) | September 6, 2021 | July 12, 2021 | Sept. 28th-Sept. 29th |
| Winter 2022 (January 10, 2022) | December 6, 2021 | October 4, 2021 | January 6th-7th |
| Spring 2022 (April 4, 2022) | March 7, 2022 | January 10, 2022 | March 31st-April 1st |
| Summer 2022 (July 11, 2022) | June 6, 2022 | April 4, 2022 | July 7th-8th |
| Fall 2022 (Oct. 3, 2022) | September 5, 2022 | July 11, 2022 | Sept. 27th-28th |
For further information on dates and deadlines, please contact your Admission Counselor!
What is the Enrollment Fee and How Do I Pay It?
To secure a place in the entering class, and save your seat at Life University, all newly-admitted students are required to submit their $125.00 (non-refundable and non-waivable) Enrollment Fee. The Enrollment Fee allows you to begin your next steps toward enrollment, which includes Academic Advisement.
You must be accepted before submitting your Enrollment Fee.
How to Submit Enrollment Fee:
Step 1: Go to https://EagleNet.life.edu and log-in using your Life University Credentials (Username: FirstName.LastName)
Step 2: Select the Housing and Residence Life Tab
Step 3: Select Enrollment Fee from the Navigation Bar
Step 4: Select the appropriate Entry Term, from the Term Selector Page. This will take you to the Enrollment Fee page, where you are able to submit your $125 payment.
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