Lipscomb Admission Requirements
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Lipscomb Admission Overview
Lipscomb admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Lipscomb admitted 67.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 1160-1380 / ACT 23-30. Lipscomb is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lipscomb is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Lipscomb Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Lipscomb University
Acceptance Rate
The Lipscomb acceptance rate is 67.7%. Last year, 2,886 of 4,261 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Lipscomb and can you get accepted?
Lipscomb is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Lipscomb University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lipscomb GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.73Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Lipscomb typically have around a 3.73 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Lipscomb is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
40% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #6 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Lipscomb SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1160-1380Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
12%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 570
- Composite 1160
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 680
- Composite 1380
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Lipscomb typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. Lipscomb ranks #7 in the state of Tennessee and #248 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1380
SAT policy
Lipscomb is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lipscomb ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
50%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 22
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 28
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Lipscomb typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Lipscomb places #6 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to Lipscomb without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lipscomb University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Lipscomb University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Lipscomb is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 67.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219976.
GPA calculator: Lipscomb University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026