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Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University is a medium, private institution located in Nashville, tn. Founded in 1891, Lipscomb University offers undergraduate degrees in 147 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

3,270 undergraduates

$38,824 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Lipscomb University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 66.6%

SAT score average 1248

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.75

Application fee $50

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lipscomb University is known for one of its top majors: Curriculum and Instruction. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Other

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Curriculum and Instruction

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Biology, General

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Educational Administration and Supervision

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,824

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,804

Books & supplies $1,650

Other expenses $4,400

Cost of attendance* $59,678

Average financial aid package $29,535

Estimated cost $30,143 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,824

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,804

Books & supplies $1,650

Other expenses $4,400

Cost of attendance* $59,678

Average financial aid package $29,535

Estimated cost $30,143 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lipscomb University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,270, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

5,047

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

71%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lipscomb University, students love their Sigma Pi Beta, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204

6159661000

https://www.lipscomb.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Sigma pi beta

Business fraternities

Multicultural association

Alpha phi chi men's service club

Pi kappa sigma women's service club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lipscomb University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Lipscomb University?

The acceptance rate for Lipscomb University is 67%.

What’s the average GPA for Lipscomb University?

The average high school GPA for Lipscomb University students was 3.75.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lipscomb University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lipscomb University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $238,712.

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