Lipscomb University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2848 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #798 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #731 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6 of 12 | In Nashville |
| #1696 of 2,279 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 3,336
- Graduates
- 1,681
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lipscomb.edu
Lipscomb University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lipscomb University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64% | 70% |
| Applicants | 4,261 | 1,637 | 2,624 |
| Admissions | 2,886 | 1,055 | 1,831 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 716 | 294 | 422 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
2,176 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
616 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
87 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 1160-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
361 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3415 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 487 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 472 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 170 (3%) |
| Asian | 142 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 131 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lipscomb University is $27,695 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,048 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,009 |
| $48-75K | $24,124 |
| $75-110K | $25,210 |
| $110K+ | $31,265 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,460 | $17,334 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,460 | $17,334 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,460 | $17,334 |
| Fee in-district | $3,112 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,112 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,112 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,424 |
| Room charge | $8,524 |
| Meal charge | $6,900 |
Lipscomb University majors
Lipscomb University has granted 725 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 604 master's across 33 programs, and 87 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lipscomb University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 129 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 59 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | 35 | ||
| Psychology, General | 56 | 5 | ||
| Pharmacy | 50 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 45 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 7 | 37 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | 40 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 38 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | |||
| Accounting | 18 | 10 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 14 | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 26 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | 7 | ||
| Digital Arts | 22 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | 1 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | |||
| Finance, General | 19 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |||
| Music, Other | 17 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 15 | |||
| Legal Studies | 15 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 15 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Social Work | 12 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | |||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 11 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 9 | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | |||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 9 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |||
| Informatics | 5 | 2 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 7 | |||
| Music Management | 7 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 7 | |||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 6 | |||
| Acting | 5 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 | |||
| Disability Studies | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 5 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 5 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Family Systems | 4 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | |||
| General Studies | 3 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Archeology | 1 | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Information Technology | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Sports Communication | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 725 | 604 | 87 |
Lipscomb University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 68% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lipscomb University has published 1,027 scientific papers with 20,728 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 8 | 20 |
| 1995 | 4 | 30 |
| 1996 | 8 | 20 |
| 1997 | 4 | 35 |
| 1998 | 5 | 24 |
| 1999 | 3 | 42 |
| 2000 | 8 | 68 |
| 2001 | 14 | 91 |
| 2002 | 4 | 97 |
| 2003 | 9 | 91 |
| 2004 | 7 | 135 |
| 2005 | 2 | 134 |
| 2006 | 6 | 166 |
| 2007 | 4 | 176 |
| 2008 | 4 | 208 |
| 2009 | 16 | 218 |
| 2010 | 13 | 257 |
| 2011 | 21 | 324 |
| 2012 | 27 | 408 |
| 2013 | 40 | 458 |
| 2014 | 42 | 533 |
| 2015 | 27 | 563 |
| 2016 | 49 | 592 |
| 2017 | 76 | 710 |
| 2018 | 70 | 908 |
| 2019 | 90 | 1200 |
| 2020 | 80 | 1685 |
| 2021 | 78 | 2056 |
| 2022 | 76 | 2251 |
| 2023 | 70 | 2486 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2402 |
| 2025 | 46 | 2348 |
Lipscomb University alumni
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Kelsea Ballerini
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwritersongwriterrecording artist
- Biography
-
Kelsea Nicole Ballerini is an American country and country pop singer, songwriter, and musician. A five-time Grammy Award nominee, she began having success in the 2010s, being honored with the Gene Weed Milestone Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Rising Star Award at the Billboard Women in Music.
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Pat Boone
- Occupations
- composerfilm actoractorsingervoice actor
- Biography
-
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, television personality, radio host, and philanthropist. One of the best-selling American recording artists of the 1950s and early 1960s, he has sold nearly 50 million records, charted 38 Top 40 hits in the United States, and appeared in numerous feature films.
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Niki
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecord producer
- Biography
-
Nicole Zefanya, known professionally as Niki (stylized all caps), is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. Having garnered global recognition for her songwriting and musicianship, she is currently based in the United States and signed with the record label 88rising. She is best known from her global hit Every Summertime, which was part of the soundtrack for the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and later was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Garrison Mathews
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Garrison Mathews is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He played college basketball for the Lipscomb Bisons and was named the ASUN Conference Player of the Year for 2019.
General info
| Alternative names | Lipscomb LU David Lipscomb David Lipscomb University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 910 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee, 37204-3951 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 689,000 |
| Phone | 6159661000 |