Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville TN 37204
(615) 966-1000

General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,054 (2,439 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
85% / 15%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
39% / 61%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
81% / 19%
- In-State / Out-of-State
60% / 40%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$20,390
- Room & Board$7,850
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
65%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,245
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,028
- Students Admitted
1,513
(75%)
- Students Enrolled658
(32%)
- Average High School GPA3.49
- Students in top 10% of HS Class24%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-26
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Accounting
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Organizational Communication, General
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Engineering Mechanics
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Engineering Science
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Engineering, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Family Systems
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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History
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General Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Psychology
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Visual and performing arts
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,028
- Students Admitted
1,513
(75%)
- Students Enrolled658
(32%)
- Average High School GPA3.49
- Students in top 10% of HS Class24%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class48%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class73%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-26
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$20,390
- Room & Board$7,850
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid65%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,245
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants16%$3,551
- Pell Grants16%$3,033
- Other Federal Grants12%$697
- State & Local Grants58%$4,806
- Institutional Grants92%$6,994
- Federal Loans45%$8,585
- Non-Federal Loans4%$7,806
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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