Lipscomb University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,630
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lipscomb University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Lipscomb University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lipscomb University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,752

Cost of attendance at Lipscomb University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,752

Cost of attendance at Lipscomb University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Lipscomb University received on average $24,624 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,624

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	175	25%	$4,961	$868,234
Other Federal Grant	177	26%	$5,363	$949,234
State Grant/Scholarships	373	54%	$4,966	$1,852,350
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	683	99%	$20,559	$14,041,510
Total Grant & Scholarships	684	99%	$24,624	$16,843,094

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lipscomb University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lipscomb University students is 71.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.0%.

71.3%

asian 66.7% 12 students
African American 50.0% 20 students
white 74.7% 380 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 63.3% 31 students
International Students 64.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 65.2% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lipscomb University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lipscomb University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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