Overview
Enrollment
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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's Green Hills neighborhood, Lipscomb University is a private Christian institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The 113-acre suburban campus, established in 1891, sits approximately four miles from downtown Nashville's business and entertainment district. The university combines traditional collegiate architecture with modern academic facilities, including the McFarland Science Center and the George Shinn Event Center. Lipscomb maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in business, education, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, with the College of Pharmacy offering one of Tennessee's few Doctor of Pharmacy programs. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, and the university maintains a faith-based educational environment that includes mandatory Bible courses and chapel attendance.
Ratings
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Lipscomb is rated within the top 34% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#268 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#198 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#283 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1145/1350 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 |
| Other Fees | $2,976 |
| Room and Board | $14,804 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,678 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025