For more than 36 years, Liberty University has produced graduates with the values, knowledge, and skills required to impact the world. Founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell in 1971, Liberty University is a private, coeducational, undergraduate and graduate institution. The University offers 41 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs. Our 5,000-acre campus serves over 32,000 resident and external students. Individuals from all 50 states and more than 80 nations make up our diverse student body, as the world's largest evangelical university and Virginia's largest private university. Liberty University is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the south bank of the historic James River, in a region rich in history, culture, and outdoor recreational opportunities.