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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 |
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 3,422 prospective students applied, and 2,532 were granted admission. Of those admitted 663 enrolled in the school. 4,333 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 445 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,012 plus fees of $2,740. Lipscomb is ranked 290 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lipscomb is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lipscomb University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#290 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#207 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#324 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1270 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,740 |
| Room and Board | $13,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,228 |
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.