Lubbock Christian University is a private not-for-profit, Christian University located in Lubbock, Texas, and is associated with the ‘Churches of Christ’.LCU was founded in 1957 by members of Churches of Christ who joined together to establish a Christian university in the south plains of Texas. In 1972, the university received accreditation as a senior college and then in 1987, it received the university status.
The University focuses on transforming the hearts, minds, and hands of students for lives of purpose and service. It aims to be a leading Christian university, known for its academic excellence and its commitment to a faith that seeks understanding, where wisdom is pursued, vocation is discerned, and service is fostered.
A private, Churches of Christ university, Lubbock Christian University is situated in Lubbock, TX. The foundation of Lubbock Christian University was laid down in the year 1957. Blue and white are the official colors of the Lubbock Christian University. Out of total 1,883 students enrolled at LCU, 1,484 belong to undergraduate courses while 399 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 134 who teach various courses to the students. Lubbock Christian University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At LCU around 67% are white, 21% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 3% are Black or African American. Further, around 85% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including L. Timothy Perrin, R. Gerald Turner, Larry Hays, and Meat Loaf in its 63 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 172 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by LCU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). Lubbock Christian University has around $22 million (2019) in endowment.
