Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Nashville, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,997 students. The acceptance rate is 68%. 72% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,541.

68%

Acceptance

$24,739

Net price

2,997

Enrollment

72%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

68%

Acceptance rate

1,256

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading590–700

SAT Math570–680

ACT Composite23–30

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,739

Average net price

$40,572

In-state tuition

$40,572

Out-of-state tuition

$15,424

Room & board

$1,700

Books & supplies

$55,117

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

29%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$20,048

$30–48K

$20,009

$48–75K

$24,124

$75–110K

$25,210

$110K+

$31,265

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.1%

Visual & Performing Arts16.7%

Health & Nursing12.2%

Biology11.8%

Psychology7.3%

Engineering5.6%

Communications3.7%

Parks & Recreation3.7%

Education2.7%

Theology & Religion2.7%

After Graduation

$55,541

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,454

Median earnings (6 yrs)

72%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,062

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,997

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

13%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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