Lipscomb University

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About Lipscomb University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Churches of Christ

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Lipscomb University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,952, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,012.

Nashville, TN

$33,012

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

74%

Acceptance Rate Insight

74% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

85%

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

71%

Graduation Rate Insight

71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1100-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

71%

Unknown

4%

Black

10%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

2,203

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

86% On-campus

14% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold80% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold8% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold33% online

Master'sCheck Bold12% online

DoctorateCheck Bold25% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

54%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,363
State Grant Aid$4,966
Institution Grant Aid$20,559
Pell Grant Aid$4,556

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

7.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Philosophy And Religious Studies.
25Physical Sciences.
26Psychology.
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
28Security And Protective Services.
29Social Sciences.
30Theology And Religious Vocations.
31Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.