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Luther Rice College & Seminary
Lithonia, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Real cost
Average price after aid $27,883 a year
Median debt at graduation: $34,153 (all students)
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Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 214 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 68% · Women 32% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 54% |
| Total students | 556 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $27,883 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $31,680 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $34,153 |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 26% |
| First-year retention | 50% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $47,003 |
| Admission rate | 92% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,660 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 50% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Psychology |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 88% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 87% |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 57%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $4,658IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 18 miles away |
| Town population | 2,622Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaAbout 18 miles away |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA, about 16 miles away |
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Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- Is Luther Rice College & Seminary a Christian college?
- Yes. Luther Rice College & Seminary is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 135364
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
- Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities; Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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