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Lipscomb University is one of the leading colleges in Tennessee with the acceptance rate of 60%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 615-966-1776 or send email at admissions@lipscomb.edu.

3581 Enrolled 60% Acceptance Rate 23 - 29 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 3,581
    • Average HS GPA: 3.57
    • Acceptance Rate: 60%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 46% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 20% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 13% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 9% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 10% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 3% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    540 - 670
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 660
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    23 - 29

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biophysics.
    Computational Biology.
    Molecular Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Fashion Merchandising.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    Information Resources Management.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Organizational Leadership.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication, General.
    Journalism, Other.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
    Computer Science.
    Informatics.
    Information Technology.
    Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Computer Software Engineering.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    General Literature.
    Writing, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Apparel and Textiles, General.
    Family Systems.
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Art Therapy/Therapist.
    Dietetics/Dietitian.
    Health and Wellness, General.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Pre-Dentistry Studies.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Pre-Nursing Studies.
    Pre-Optometry Studies.
    Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
    Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    American History (United States).
    European History.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Studies, General.
    Pre-Law Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Mathematics and Computer Science.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    Sustainability Studies.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Environmental Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Bible/Biblical Studies.
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
    Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
    Youth Ministry.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Acting.
    Digital Arts.
    Directing and Theatrical Production.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fashion/Apparel Design.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Fine and Studio Arts Management.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
    Musical Theatre.
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Kate Flannery
    Cast Member, NBC's the Office
    Timothy & Steven Quay
    International renowned Experimental Animators
    Rick Kidney
    Film producer for Salt, Legally Blonde, Six Degrees of Seperation
    KaDee Strickland
    Cast Member, ABC's Private Practice
    DJ Smart
    Solo Performer, Fox's So You Think You Can Dance
    Stanley Clarke
    Accomplished Grammy and Emmy Award Winner
    Loza Maleombho
    Award winning Fashion Designer

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $29676
    Required Fees
    $2468
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1500
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2500
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1750
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $12652

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    N/A
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 87/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2987
    Foreign Countries Represented
    45

  • Demographics

    • Asian 3.09%
    • African-American 6.83%
    • Hispanic 6.83%
    • Caucasian 76.29%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 34

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    53%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 83/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    50
    Number of Honor Societies
    5
    Number of Social Sororities
    8

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Vanderbilt University Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    46%
    Graduate in 5 years
    58%
    Graduate in 6 years
    59%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday-Friday
      • 8:00-4:30
      • 615-966-1776
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: Varies

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      normal business hours
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