L
#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee

 1 Reviews

Overview

Enrollment

4,778
Lipscomb University overview
Location Nashville, Tennessee
Online lipscomb.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Lipscomb University overview
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.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

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.

View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.

Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Lipscomb University overview
SAT 1100/1270
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.73

Applications Accepted

74% 
Lipscomb University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

Explore admissions requirements

Connect with Lipscomb

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,012
Costs for Lipscomb University
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

Tuition and financial aid details

Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

Explore Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Lipscomb University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Education 12%
Health Professions 10%
Biology 10%
Psychology 6%

View All 68 Majors

Other Colleges to Consider 

Students considering Lipscomb are frequently interested in these similar colleges.

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.