Lipscomb University

4-years Private College In Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University (referred to as Lipscomb) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Nashville, TN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Lipscomb University is $38,824. The school has a total enrollment of 4,704 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Lipscomb University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$38,824 (2023)
Acceptance Rate71.12%
Student Population4,704
Test Scores1,230 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate69%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Lipscomb University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1954 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Lipscomb University is $38,824 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Lipscomb University is $17,100 for academic year 2021-2022. Lipscomb University offers the alternative tuition plans. 94 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,046 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Lipscomb University is 71.12% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.53%. The average SAT score is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 27. Lipscomb University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,704 students are attending at Lipscomb University (2,955 undergraduate students). There are 232 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 262 part-time faculty working for Lipscomb University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 826 (full-time) and 297 (part-time). The graduation rate at Lipscomb University is 69% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Lipscomb University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Lipscomb University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Lipscomb University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Lipscomb University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers