Lipscomb University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Nashville, TN
4.0 2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,017

Location Nashville, Tennessee
Website lipscomb.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ

Best Colleges Rank

#267

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Lipscomb is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lipscomb University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/30
GPA 3.73

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 24.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,572

Costs for Lipscomb University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,572
Books and Supplies		$1,700
Other Fees		$3,112
Room and Board		$15,424
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,600
Total One Year Cost		$65,408

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Student 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 majors at Lipscomb University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.