Lipscomb Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 67.73%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1280. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $40,572
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Lipscomb:
- Total Enrollment: 5,017, including 616 online students
- 3,336 Undergraduate, 1,681 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.5% men, 63.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 72%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 184 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 42 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Lipscomb Overview
Lipscomb University (Lipscomb) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Lipscomb's tuition & fees is $40,572 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,695.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,017 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Lipscomb's acceptance rate is 67.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.91%. The median SAT score is 1280 and the ACT score is 26.
Lipscomb ranked 120th in National Universities and 2nd in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Lipscomb University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lipscomb University is $40,572. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,334.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $42,399 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,571.
| Undergraduate | $40,572 |
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| Graduate | $17,334 |
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| Undergraduate | $42,399 |
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| Graduate | $17,571 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lipscomb University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lipscomb
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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