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Lipscomb University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
67.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,11,009Out-of-state
Students
2,997Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Lipscomb University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville; it also maintains one satellite location called "Spark" in Downtown Nashville to serve the business community. Total student enrollment for the fall 2025 semester was 4,549, which included 2,867 undergraduate students and 1,682 graduate students.

Admissions planning estimate

67.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 32.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 66.64%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 66.6% (2,828/4,244; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

68 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,259
Offered a place 2,885
Enrolled 719

24.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1160-1380
4001600
ACT composite23-30
136

What a year costs

₹54,19,500 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,11,009
  • Housing₹14,48,807
  • Books & supplies₹1,59,684
Sticker price ₹54,19,500
After aid (average) ₹23,23,784

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,11,009
Out-of-state ₹38,11,009

Average aid awarded: ₹27,94,759 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.6%
Retention
72.2%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
26%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65.7%
Hispanic 13.5%
African American 7.2%
Unknown 3.5%
Multiracial 3.4%
Asian 3.1%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate67.73%
Total Applicants4259
Admitted Applicants2885
Enrolled Applicants719
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1160
SAT Composite 75th %1380
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,11,009
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,11,009
Average Housing Cost₹14,48,807
Books & Supplies₹1,59,684
Average Net Price₹23,23,784
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,94,759
Out-of-State Students26%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.21%
Asian3.1%
Hispanic13.48%
White65.67%
Multiracial3.37%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International3.4%
Unknown Race3.5%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate72.16%
Retention Rate83.57%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2997

Contact

Street Address1 University Park Dr
ZIP Code37204
Phone(615) 966-1776
Websitehttps://www.lipscomb.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/