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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

67.7%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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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

3.73

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73

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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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Lipscomb University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 40.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 5.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Lipscomb SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1160
SAT 25th percentile scores for Lipscomb University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 700
  • Math 680
  • Composite 1380
SAT 75th percentile scores for Lipscomb University

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Lipscomb University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1380+ Above 75th >80%
1270 to 1380 Avg + 68%-80%
1160 to 1270 Avg - 53%-68%
Below 1160 Below mid-50 <53%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lipscomb ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

50%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 22
  • Composite 23
ACT 25th percentile scores for Lipscomb University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 33
  • Math 28
  • Composite 30
ACT 75th percentile scores for Lipscomb University

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Lipscomb University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
30+ Above 75th >82%
26 to 30 Avg + 68%-82%
23 to 26 Avg - 55%-68%
Below 23 Below mid-50 <55%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Lipscomb University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,624 1,637 4,261
Accepted 1,831 1,055 2,886
Acceptance Rate 70% 64% 68%
Enrolled 423 296 719
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 28% 25%

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?

Lipscomb University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

High school credits accepted at Lipscomb University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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