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Overview
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, Lipscomb University is a Christian liberal arts institution in Nashville. Lipscomb confers undergraduate degrees in 176 academic areas of study. As a Christian university, Lipscomb holds chapel services twice per week and all students are required to accrue a minimum number of attendance credits. For one day every spring, Lipscomb cancels all classes in observance of Service Day for all students to participate in local community service projects.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$26,421
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1234
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,824 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,824 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1650 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,404
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,660
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5073
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,234
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$47,102,240
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$19,653,065
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,756
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,817
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,041
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,025
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Churches of Christ
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
3705
Students Applied
70%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
160
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
52%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1234
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,704
Total Number of Undergrads
2,955
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
132
Faculty Overview
0
100
58%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bisons
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
147
Total Female Athletes
136
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
19
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Lipscomb University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,500
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Knoxville
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Lipscomb University
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
HCA Healthcare
Vanderbilt University
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Sales
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,817
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
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