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Lubbock Christian University, also known as LCU, is a private, Christian university located in Lubbock, Texas, United States. LCU was established in the year 1957 and is associated with the Churches of Christ. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
LCU has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus including Zeta Gamma, Kappa Phi Kappa, Kyodai, Alpha Chi Delta, and Lambda Omega Alpha. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The university's student-run, online newspaper is called "DusterToday."
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Campus Location5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2099
USA
Main Tel: (806) 796-8800
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Lubbock Christian University HighlightsWhere Lubbock Christian University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work and education and teaching.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 350 | 30 | | Master | 89 | 8 | | Associate | 1 | 1 |
Lubbock Christian StudentsThe student enrollment at Lubbock Christian was 1,960 in 2007-2008 (1,738 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,700 | | Room and board | $ 5,884 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 3,890 |
Financial Aid: Lubbock Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 42 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 42 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsLubbock Christian provides on-campus housing for 686 of its 1,738 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Lubbock Christian AthleticsLubbock Christian is in the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports. Lubbock Christian offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 48 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 31 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .
Lubbock Christian Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 66% | | All | 67% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 430-560 | | Math | 440-530 | | Writing | 440-570 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ART STUDIES (3 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (86 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (8 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (109 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded) - Family Systems
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (9 awarded) - Organizational Communication
MUSIC (1 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded) - Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (13 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (35 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (22 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded) - Music Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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