Victory University

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255 N. Highland

Memphis, TN 38111-1375

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Phone: (901) 320-9700
2011-2012 Tuition
$10,620
tuition and fees
Students
694
enrolled
26%
male /
74%
female
Admissions
Aug. 21
application deadline

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Summary

Victory University is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1941. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 694, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 7 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $10,620 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

Victory University is a private, four-year, coeducational institution governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Directors. Victory combines excellence in higher education with evangelical Christian faith and relates education to the needs of people in contemporary society. The Biblical basis of all programs - a distinctive part of the Victory curriculum - ensures the centrality of Christian principles in the academic programs, philosophy, and life of the university. Victory is a Christian liberal arts college where qualified students learn the foundation for life. Victory offers majors in Biblical Studies, Business, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Professional Education, English, History, Liberal Studies, Pre-law, and History. Stressing excellence in teaching in a personalized environment, the faculty encourage students to practice a reasoned and vital faith that will enable them to lead mature and creative lives. While the faculty attend different churches, they all are dedicated Christians committed to the ideals of free inquiry in the pursuit of truth and respect for all people. The student body also represents diverse churches, races, and social backgrounds. Victory University educates students in a Christ-Centered, Liberal Arts community to Think Critically, Grow Spiritually, and Change Our World.

General Information

School type proprietary, coed college
Year founded 1941
Religious affiliation Christian nondenominational
Academic calendar semester
Setting urban
2010 Endowment N/A

Applying

When applying to Victory University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 21. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Victory University is $25.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity N/A
Fall 2010 acceptance rate N/A
Application deadline August 21
SAT/ACT scores must be received by August 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Victory University is 12:1. The most popular majors at Victory University include: Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management; Psychology, General; General Studies; Elementary Education and Teaching; and Business Administration and Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 47.2 percent.

Class sizes N/A
Student-faculty ratio 12:1
4-year graduation rate 33% - Medium
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 18%
Psychology, General 15%
General Studies 13%
Elementary Education and Teaching 11%
Business Administration and Management, General 8%

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Student Life

Victory University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 694, with a gender distribution of 25.8 percent male students and 74.2 percent female students.

Total enrollment 740
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association N/A

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Campus Info & Services

Victory University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health insurance. Victory University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Victory University, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Victory University.

Students who have cars on campus 95% - High
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Tuition and fees $10,620 (2011-12)
Room and board N/A
Financial aid statistics N/A

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