Lubbock Christian University |
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Lubbock Christian University
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5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2099 |
General information
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(806) 796-8800
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| Mission |
| The mission of Lubbock Christian University is to teach students the spiritual dimension of life, provide a quality education, and impart a system of values for living and for service to family, community and church. |
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| About this School |
Lubbock Christian University
| Established |
1957 |
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| School type |
Private |
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| President |
L. Ken Jones |
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| Location |
Lubbock, TX, USA |
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| Enrollment |
1,759 undergraduate |
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| Faculty |
134 |
| Endowment |
US$3 million |
| Campus |
Urban, 155 acres (627,000 m²) |
| Sports team |
Chaparrals |
| Website |
www.lcu.edu |
Lubbock Christian University is located in Lubbock, Texas, in the United States. It is a private Christian university associated with the Churches of Christ established in 1957.
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| History |
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In 1954 the State of Texas approved the operation of a private educational institution for students from kindergarten through college. An elementary school was established that year, and a junior college was added in 1957. F. W. Mattox was the founding president. Accreditation as a senior college came in 1972. Advancement to university status came in the fall of 1987. Presidents who have led Lubbock Christian University are F. W. Mattox (1957-1974), W. Joe Hacker (1974-1976), Harvie Pruitt (1976-1982), Steven S. Lemley (1982-1993), and L. Ken Jones (current president, appointed in 1993).
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 14,700 | $ 14,290 | $ 13,644 |
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| Out of State | $ 14,700 | $ 14,290 | $ 13,644 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,100 | $ 1,032 | $ 1,032 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 5,884 | $ 4,750 | $ 4,600 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,890 | $ 3,802 | $ 3,658 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 5,884 | $ 5,750 | $ 5,530 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,890 | $ 3,802 | $ 3,658 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,698 | $ 3,616 | $ 3,658 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
33% |
$ 3,629 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
51% |
$ 3,409 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
88% |
$ 4,508 |
| Loans to students |
68% |
$ 5,704 |
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Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies | |
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Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
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Bachelor degree
Agricultural Business and Management, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Agriculture, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Animal Sciences, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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Bachelor degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
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Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
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Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Chemistry, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. |
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Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. |
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Bachelor degree
Design and Visual Communications, General | |
A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. |
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Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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Bachelor degree
Family Systems | |
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Bachelor degree
Finance, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies | |
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion. |
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Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching | |
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Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
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Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Mathematics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. |
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Bachelor degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology | |
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Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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Bachelor degree
Music, General | |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. |
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Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
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Bachelor degree
Organizational Communication, General | |
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Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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Bachelor degree
Plant Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and... |
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Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
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Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;... |
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Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction... |
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Bachelor degree
Youth Ministry | |
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills,... |
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First-Professional degree
Divinity + Ministry (BD, MDiv) | |
A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization... |
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Masters degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
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Masters degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
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Masters degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
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Masters degree
Family Systems | |
A program that focuses on the family as a social unit in its developmental, dynamic, comparative, and structural aspects, and the significance of the family as a system that impacts individuals and society. Includes instruction in related principles of sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, and... |
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Masters degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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Masters degree
Special Education and Teaching, General | |
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities,... |
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