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| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Online | lipscomb.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Churches of Christ faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,481 prospective students applied, and 2,197 were granted admission. Of those admitted 613 enrolled in the school. 4,211 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 409 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $30,860 plus fees of $2,564. Lipscomb is ranked 221 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lipscomb is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lipscomb University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#221 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#164 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#274 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,564 |
| Room and Board | $13,280 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,454 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219976 IPEDS survey data for Lipscomb University.
Current students may use the Lipscomb University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.