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 JobsSM Approved College by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting individuals in transition with education and career opportunities, and creator of STEM JobsSM media, education and career resources for students interested in science, technology, engineering and math. The 2015 STEM JobsSM 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.
Academic Achievements
With more than 80 undergraduate majors, a Scholars Colloquium, and the Mabee Honors College, LCU has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 20 Comprehensive College in the Western Region.
Foundation of Faith
At LCU, everything is based on faith. From the first week that freshmen step on campus, they are learning not only academically, but also spiritually. Whether you choose the tradition of Praise Choir or step up and lead in chapel, at LCU your character will form the foundation for a life of purpose and service.
Successful Outcomes
Like so many who have come before you, you'll begin your LCU success story from day one and forever be connected with our impressive network of almost 10,000 alumni. LCU graduates are in high demand—check out our most recent graduates' success in acceptance to professional schools and into their careers:
- Acceptance to Occupational Therapy School: 100% (since 2016)
- Acceptance to Dental School - 100% (since 2021)
- Acceptance to Vet School - 100%
- Acceptance to Pharmacy School - 100% (since 2021)
- Education graduate employment rate - 100% (since 2019)
- 1/3 of Region 17 Administrators have a degree(s) from LCU School of Education
- 43% School Administrators from LISD, Cooper, & Frenship have a degree(s) from LCU School of Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner pass rate on first time testing - 100% (since 2019)
Active Lifestyle
From the team-building hilarity of Master Follies to the outrageous stress relief of TWIRP Week, at LCU you won't have time to be bored. You can choose from more than 25 student organizations and more than 15 intramural sports; keep fit at the Rhodes Perrin Rec Center, our 70,000-square-foot facility; cheer on the Chaps and Lady Chaps (including our three-time NCAA Division II National Championship Basketball Team); or travel the world through our Global Campus.
The Lubbock Experience
Lubbock is a vibrant and bustling city serving as the economic, educational, and health-care hub of the South Plains region. The city offers unique shopping with one-of-a-kind boutiques as well as major chains, nearly 1,000 restaurants, an average of 265 days of sunshine a year to explore the 65 public parks and eight golf courses, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene with galleries, museums, performances at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, and the First Friday Art Trail in downtown's cultural arts district. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport offers easy accessibility to the region. While at LCU, you will see why Lubbock is an awesome place to live.
One of our core values at LCU is people. This means plain and simple: people matter. No matter your background or experiences, you will be welcomed at LCU. Each student can expect to be treated with respect, dignity, and care.