Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · Large city

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Acceptance rate
67.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$24,739
Sticker price $55,117
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$55,541
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
67.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,244
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,828
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
711
Yield (admitted who enroll)
25%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
68%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
65%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–700
SAT math, middle 50%
570–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
14% / 48%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$20,048
Family income $30–48k$20,009
Family income $48–75k$24,124
Family income $75–110k$25,210
Family income $110k+$31,265
Full sticker price (per year)
$55,117
Tuition & fees – in-state
$40,572
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$40,572
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
29%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$45,943
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$55,541

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,997
Graduate students
1,681
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
61%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Full-time faculty
50%

Undergraduate diversity

White66%
Hispanic13%
Black7.2%
Unknown3.5%
International3.4%
Two or more3.4%
Asian3.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing19%
Visual & Performing Arts17%
Health Professions12%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Psychology7.3%
Engineering5.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness3.7%
Communication & Journalism3.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Candice McQueen
Main phone
(615) 966-1000
Address
One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-3951

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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