Why LCU

Published by the U.S. News & World Report, The Best Regional Universities rankings listed LCU in the top universities in the western region. 

Awarded By: Military Friendly®

Military Friendly® Schools provide a consistent standard to provide the best opportunities and conditions for our nation’s student veterans. Military Friendly® helps military families make the best use of the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other federal benefits while allowing us to further our goal of assisting them in finding success in their chosen career fields.

Lubbock Christian University was recognized as a 2020-21 College of Distinction, both overall, as a Texas College of Distinction, and as a Christian College of Distinction. The organization specifically recognized LCU's School of Education, School of Business, and Nurisng programs, and also lauded LCU's Career Development as distinguished.

LCU was ranked the 6th Best College Campus in Texas, 8th Best Small College in Texas, and the 21st Best College in Texas, among other categories—in fact, LCU ranked higher than all but one other university in the Heartland Conference.

U.S. News & World Report regognized LCU as the 68th top college in Regional Universities West.

Awarded By: The Chronicle of Higher Education

LCU was recognized for performing well in ten areas, including Collaborative Governance, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Facilities, Workspace, and Security, Job Satisfaction, Professional/Career Development Programs, Respect and Appreciation, Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship, Teaching Environment (faculty only), Tenure Clarity and Process (faculty only), and Work/Life Balance.

Awarded By: Colleges of Distinction

To be recognized as a College of Distinction, the school must have four distinct qualities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

Awarded By: Online College Database

LCU’s Education Program was recognized based on esteemed faculty, research facilities and innovative methodology in education curriculum.

Awarded By: Affordable Colleges Online

LCU was chosen for showing consistent payoff in the workplace after graduation. AC Online identified LCU among colleges in Texas where degrees pay off the most over a lifetime based on criteria including tuition and graduate’s average starting salaries. Read the LCU article on this recognition.

To be recognized, the school’s online programs must have acclaimed curriculum, admission requirements, and faculty. At LCU, we aim to provide our online students with the same personalized attention a student would get in our face-to-face classes.

Awarded By: The Washington Center

TWC places some 1500-2000 students in internships each year, coming from over 450 colleges and universities, including public institutions, as well as private institutions. Each year TWC executives and staff select one public and one private school to honor as “the best.” Read the LCU article.

Awarded By: The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The Cardwell Welcome Center sits at the front of the campus and is the first building seen by LCU guests. It has been awarded the highest rating the council grants for many eco-friendly details including ground source heat pumps, light harvesting, and double-pane glass.

Lubbock Christian University has been designated a 2015 STEM Jobs^SM Approved College by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting individuals in transition with education and career opportunities, and creator of STEM Jobs^SM media, education and career resources for students interested in science, technology, engineering and math. The 2015 STEM Jobs^SM Approved Colleges inaugural list is the first of its kind to rate universities, colleges, community colleges and trade schools on their responsiveness and relevance to high demand, high growth STEM occupations.