Life University is a not-for-profit educational institution. The mission of Life University is to empower each student with the education, skills, and values to maximize the perfection within, based upon a vitalistic philosophy. Life University is committed to a global vision and excellence in teaching, learning and research, providing an exceptional student experience leading to a life of Integrity and Lasting Purpose. Today, Life University is sustained by its chiropractic, undergraduate, and master's programs, which set the standard of excellence in contemporary health care education. Graduates Life University graduated a total of 577 students during the 2023-2024 academic year. The number of degrees awarded (577) were as follows: College Award College of Chiropractic 304 College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies 273 ----- Total 577 Award Number of degrees awarded Bachelor's Degree 201 Master's Degree 72 Doctor of Chiropractic 304 ----- Total 577 University Academics Life Univer
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $411k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $42k
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $270k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $27k
- Benefits
- $527
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $209k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $14k
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $17k
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $19k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $13k
- Benefits
- $267
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $661
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in Georgia | $411k | — | $42k | $28k | $490k $526k |
Executive VP of Finance Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $270k | — | $27k | $527 | $304k $326k |
VP of University Advancement Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $247k | — | — | $18k | $270k $289k |
VP of Academic Affairs Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $209k | — | $14k | $10k | $237k $254k |
VP of Student Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $154k | — | $17k | $10k | $185k $198k |
VP Global Initiatives Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | — | $2k | $17k | $184k $198k |
Chief Online Education Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Georgia | $153k | — | — | $28k | $181k $194k |
Associate Vp, Academic Affairs Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $152k | — | $6k | $11k | $172k $185k |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Georgia | $132k | — | $19k | $17k | $169k $182k |
Dean. College of Graduate & Ug Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Georgia | $153k | — | $13k | $267 | $169k $182k |
Dean. College of Chiropractic Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Georgia | $153k | — | — | $661 | $157k $168k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LIFE UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $463k in 2022 to $490k in 2023.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LIFE UNIVERSITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LIFE UNIVERSITY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LIFE UNIVERSITY INC received $490,390 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Georgia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LIFE UNIVERSITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LIFE UNIVERSITY INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LIFE UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LIFE UNIVERSITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LIFE UNIVERSITY INC reported $92M in total revenue and $94.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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