Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

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Tuition & Fees

$43,224

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,635
Declined 1,070
Total Received 3,705
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Private

2,955

undergraduate students

1,749

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Lipscomb University, founded in 1891, is a private, nonprofit, liberal arts university. Its 89-acre campus is located in a residential area of Nashville.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,704
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Congregational (United Church of Christ)

Social Networks

89-acre campus in Nashville (population: 691,243). Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Lipscomb University
1 University Park Drive
Nashville, TN
37204-3951

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
55%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
83%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
27%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
580
75th
650
25th
550
75th
33
25th
23
75th
28
25th
21
75th
30
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,635
Declined 1,070
Total Received 3,705

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,046

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,824
Housing $8,252
Food $6,552
Additional fees $4,400
Books & supplies $1,650
Total $59,678
Average Financial Aid - $22,046
Total with Avg. Aid $37,632

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,104,366
State $4,539,080
Institutional $24,569,281
Other external $54,598
Total $32,267,325

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,368,750
Institutional $12,653,487
Other external
Total $14,022,237

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 333-4358
F: 615 966-1804
financialaid@lipscomb.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, flag football, hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, flag football, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic Sun Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Archeology yes yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Computational Biology yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes yes
Computer Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration yes yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Digital Arts yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Systems yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
German Language Teacher Education yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Informatics yes yes
Information Resources Management yes
Information Technology yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical Informatics yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation yes
Molecular Biology yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Nursing Studies yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Voice and Opera yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,704

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

2,955
students

Female
61%
1,803

Male
39%
1,152

37%

1,749
students

Female
71%
1,241

Male
29%
508

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,791
students

Female
61%
1,703

Male
39%
1,088

6%

164
students

Female
61%
100

Male
39%
64

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.20
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 45
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Honduras
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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