Lubbock Christian University Acceptance Rate
Lubbock, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,764
- Admitted
- 1,291
- Yield
- 22%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lubbock Christian University's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 828 to 1,764 (+113%) over that period.
Its 73.2% rate makes Lubbock Christian University more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.2% for women vs 73.3% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Lubbock Christian University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 828 | 781 | 94.3% | 264 |
| 2015–16 | 867 | 833 | 96.1% | 275 |
| 2016–17 | 852 | 812 | 95.3% | 320 |
| 2017–18 | 810 | 762 | 94.1% | 310 |
| 2018–19 | 696 | 624 | 89.7% | 294 |
| 2019–20 | 782 | 709 | 90.7% | 282 |
| 2020–21 | 373 | 360 | 96.5% | 280 |
| 2021–22 | 893 | 850 | 95.2% | 310 |
| 2022–23 | 1,070 | 873 | 81.6% | 279 |
| 2023–24 | 1,764 | 1,291 | 73.2% | 284 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,089 | 841 | 77.2% |
| Men | 574 | 421 | 73.3% |
| Unknown | 101 | 29 | 28.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 440–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 24% |
How Lubbock Christian University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lubbock Christian University's acceptance rate?
Lubbock Christian University's acceptance rate is 73.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,291 admitted of 1,764 applicants).
Is Lubbock Christian University test optional?
Lubbock Christian University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lubbock Christian University?
Lubbock Christian University received 1,764 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,291.
What SAT score do you need for Lubbock Christian University?
Admitted students at Lubbock Christian University typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lubbock Christian University getting harder to get into?
Lubbock Christian University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lcu.edu/.