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Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

4,704
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
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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

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Lipscomb is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1130/1320
ACT 23/30
GPA 3.73

Applications Accepted

71.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,304
Costs for Lipscomb University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,500
Other Fees$2,848
Room and Board $14,036
Budget for Other Expenses$4,000
Total One Year Cost$56,688

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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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%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024