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Summary
Victory University is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1941. It has an urban setting and the campus size is 7 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Victory University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $10,620 (2011-12).
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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 |
| 2011 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. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 31.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 31.1% |
| Application deadline | August 21 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Victory University is 11:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 51.5 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 11:1 | |
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Student Life
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| 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 |
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% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $10,620 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
