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Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · City · 2,997 students
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$24,739
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$55,541
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the vibrant heart of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a premier private Christian institution best known for its intentional integration of faith, academic rigor, and service-learning. The university boasts highly respected academic hubs, including the AACSB-accredited College of Business and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, which leverages Nashville's massive healthcare industry to offer students elite clinical placements. On campus, the student experience is defined by a close-knit, spiritually active community featuring beloved traditions like the "Singarama" musical showcase and extensive study abroad programs. What truly sets Lipscomb apart is its commitment to utilizing the city as a classroom, providing undergraduates with unparalleled access to local corporate, creative, and medical internships that lead to an exceptional post-graduation job placement rate.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Nashville, TN, 37204-3951 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
7 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,572
Housing & food (on campus)$15,424
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$69,210
Average net price$24,739
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,572
Housing & food (on campus)$15,424
Books & supplies$1,700
Cost of attendance$69,210
Average net price$24,739
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lipscomb.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Lipscomb University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$44,486
Housing$11,044
Food$6,988
Books & supplies$1,800
Personal expenses$2,530
Transportation$2,314
Total published by the school$69,210
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,048
$30–48k
$20,009
$48–75k
$24,124
$75–110k
$25,210
$110k+
$31,265
Merit aid · 2024-25
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$20,758
First-years who got one247
Source: Lipscomb University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
62%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 23% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,454
10 yrs after entry$55,541
Debt
Median at graduation$19,500
Monthly payment$207
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$26k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1256
R 590–700 · M 570–680
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–30 · E 24–33 · M 22–28
SAT middle 50%: 1160–1380
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How much essays count at Lipscomb University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Lipscomb University's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$47,725
Independent
37%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
13%
Black
7%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,454
After 10 yrs
$55,541
Business Administration, Management and Operations61
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing51
Psychology, General47
Biology, General43
Marketing34
Finance and Financial Management Services24
Visual and Performing Arts, General23
Design and Applied Arts23
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Accounting and Related Services20
English Language and Literature, General19
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology19
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication17
Mechanical Engineering17
Non-Professional Legal Studies17
Music17
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$117M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$8,832/mo
Teaching spend
$12,062
per student
Federal loans
29%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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